The skin

Which is the outermost layer of skin called?

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

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What is the middle layer of skin called?

• Hypodermis

• Epidermis

• Dermis

What do we call the tiny openings on the surface of the skin, through which sweat is excreted?

• Dermis

• Pore

• Epidermis

• Hair follicle

• Erector pilli muscle

What do sebaceous glands, hair follicles, sweat glands and sensory receptors of the skin have in common?

• They all produce new skin cells

• They all fall off and are replaced every few weeks

• They all allow to detect sensations of touch

• They're all found in the dermis

Where can you find a layer of dead skin cells?

• in the dermis

• in the epidermis

• in the hypodermis

• this layer does not exist. All layers of the skin are alive

What is the oily substance that hydrates the skin, prevents it from being dry and makes it waterproof?

• sweat

• cerumen

• sebum

• humus

Which layer of the skin contains adipose (fatty) tissue?

• Hypodermis

• Epidermis

• Dermis

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Which structure of the skin is pointed by #4?

• arrector pili muscle

• sebaceous gland

• sweat gland

• sensory receptor

Which structure of the skin is pointed by #5?

• arrector pili muscle

• sebaceous gland

• sweat gland

• sensory receptor

• blood vessels

Which structure of the skin is pointed by #6?

• arrector pili muscle

• sebaceous gland

• sweat gland

• sensory receptor

• blood vessels