Chapter 36.3 Quiz

What is the top layer of the skin called?

• Dermis
• Hypodermis
• Epidermis
• Subcutaneous

Nails are made out of what?

• All of the Above 
• Terminal 
•  Vellus 
  
• Keratin 

What is the largest organ in the human body?

• Skin
• Hair
• Nails
• All of the Above 

Which layer of the skin contains lots of adipose tissue and connects the skin to muscle?

• Dermis
• Epidermis
• Keratin
• Subcutaneous

Melanin:

• Helps protect skin from UV radiation
• Is found in almost every human being
• Is responsible for skin color
• All of the above

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Which glands of the skin secrete an oily substance which helps keep your skin smooth and soft?

• Apocrine sweat glands
• merocrine sweat glands
• sebaceous glands
• none of the choices

Caused by a complete lack of melanin:

• Dermatitis
• Alopecia
• Albinism
• Melanitis 

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Which layer of skin is "A" referring to?

• Epidermis
• Dermis
• Hypodermis
• Melanin

This function of the skin allows  the body to retain or lose heat.

• body temperature regulation
• storage
• excretion
• absorption

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The function that allows the body to eliminate salt, waste, and excess water and heat is :

• absorption
• excretion
• production

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