The Skin

outermost layer of skin

• epidermis

• dermis

• melanin

• pore

A pigment that gives the skin its color

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• melanin

• pore

Structure in the dermis of the skin from which a strand of hair grows.

• Follicle

• dermis

• vitamin D

• melanin

middle layer of skin

• Follicle

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• melanin

tiny opening on the surface of the skin

• Dermis

• Pore

• Epidermis

• Melanin

What can you conclude from the fact that your skin prevents harmful germs from entering your body?

• Without skin, your immune system wouldn't function

• Germs can enter your body through cuts and scrapes

• Wearing heavy clothes will protect you against most diseases

• Your skin cells contain powerful antibiotics

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Place the following layers of skin in order, from outermost to innermost: A) Dermis; B) Epidermis; C) Hypodermis

• C A B

• B A C

• A B C

• B C A

Where can you find dead skin cells?

• Your innermost layer of skin

• Your outermost layer of skin

• The border between the epidermis and the dermis

• The border between the dermis and the hypodermis

Which is not a function of the skin

• produces vitamin D

• eliminates waste

• stores calcium and phosphorus

• helps regulate body temperature

Skin protects the body by keeping harmful substances outside the body and keeping important substances inside the body.

• True

• False