The Human Skin

The largest organ of the body is the ________.

• liver

• skin

• kidney

• intestines

The outer layer of the skin is called the ____________.

• dermis

• epidermis

• subcutaneous fat

What is the name of the pigment that gives the skin its colour?

• melanin

• pores

• follicle

Which of these is not a function of the skin?

• acts as a sense organ

• gets rid of waste of material

• controls body temperature

• digests food

The small holes on the skin shown here are called __________.

• melanin

• pores

• follicle

• nerves

The small thread-like strands shown here are called __________.

• melanin

• pores

• hair follicles

• nerves

(a)   keeps the skin cool.

Extra (a)   is stored under the skin.

Thousands of dead skin cells are shed by the body every day.

• True

• False

Hair helps keep the skin warm.

• True

• False