Memories Bring Back (Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin)

What is the outermost layer of the skin?

• Epidermis

• Subcutaneous

• Dermis

• Fatty Layer

What are the 3 main layers of the skin?

• Epidermis, Dermis, and Subcutaneous

• Dermis, Sebaceous, and Sudoriferous

• Epidermis, Dermis, and Sebaceous

• Sudoriferous, Dermis, and Epidermis

What gives your skin color?

• Keratin

• Melatonin

• Protein

• Melanin

What is the purpose of sebaceous glands?

• Secretes oily and waxy matter

• Prevents cancer

• Cleans your skin

• Protects from the sun

Melanin:

• Helps protect skin from UV radiation

• Is found in almost every human being

• Is responsible for skin color

• All of the above

What produces sweat?

• Sebaceous Gland

• Hair Follicle

• Erector Pili

• Sweat Gland

Which is not a function of the skin?

• Insulation

• Movement

• Excretion

• Thermoregulation

Which of the following is NOT part of the integumentary system?

• Skin

• Cartilage

• Nails

• Hair

Which is NOT a layer of skin?

• Dermis

• Flipidermis

• Epidermis

• Fatty Layer

What is the oily substance that protects the skin against water called?

• Cellulose

• Callus

• Sebum

• Bile