Layers of the skin

In what order are the outermost to innermost skin layers?

• dermis, hypodermis, epidermis
• epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
• hypodermis,epidermis, dermis

keratin is the skin pigment that protects us against ultraviolet light.

• true 
• false

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NGSS.HS-LS4-5

Where are the sweat glands located?

• dermis
• epidermis 
• hypodermis

The largest organ of the human body is the:

• liver
• skin
• lungs
• heart

The dermis layer is made up of two layers, which are the:

• papillary and reticular
• papillary and dermal
• dermal and tactile
• tactile and reticular

What layer of the epidermis is 1 pointing to?

• Stratum Basale

• Stratum Spinosum

• Stratum Granulosum

• Stratum Corneum

How is skin color determined?

• how much melanin is produced from a melanocyte regulated by DNA
• depends on parents
• its 100% random
• depends on area you are born in

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

What layer of the epidermis is 5 pointing to?

• Stratum Basale
• Stratum Spinosum
• Stratum Granulosum
• Stratum Corneum

What is the function of the epidermis?

• Provide a protective layer

• Determine skin color

• Prevent water loss

• All of the above

What layer of the skin is avascular?

• Dermis
• Subcutaneous/Hypodermis
• Epidetmis