SKin

what are 3 functions of the skin

• gives shape, protects from weather, regulates body temperature

• gives us a sense of touch, protects us, regulates body temperature

• keeps us from falling apart, keeps us warm, helps us feel

melanin gives our skin its....

• shape

• feel

• color

one ways we can protect our skin from the sun is by wearing

• sunscreen

• shoes

• socks

• bowtie

our skin keeps us cool in hot weather by...

• peeling

• sweating

• changing colors

• turning on tiny fans in our body

how many layers make up our skin

• 6

• 4

• 3

• 100

the main layers of our skin are:

• epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous

• hair, fat and glands

• epidermis, fatty tissue, dermis

• crust, dermis and subcutaneous layer

the outer layer of skin that we see is called the:

• crust

• dermis

• epidermis

• melanin

the thinnest skin on our body is

• arm skin

• eyelids

• hand skin

• foot skin

The thickest skin on our body is on

• palms

• forehead

• sole of your foot

• ear lobe