Skin Structure and Function

Which layer of skin is AVASCULAR?

• hypodermis

• epidermis

• dermis

Which layer of skin is NOT considered a true part of the integumentary system?

• hypodermis

• epidermis

• dermis

Which layer of skin is responsible for fingerprints?

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

Which layer is comprised of cells full of the protein keratin?

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

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Which layer is also called the subcutaneous layer?

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

Which layer houses pain and touch receptors?

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

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Which layer is full of adipose tissue?

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

A. The Top layer of the skin

• dermis

• hypodermis

• epidermis

• sudoriferous gland

• sebaceous gland

A. The middle layer of the skin (B)

• dermis

• hypodermis

• epidermis

• sudoriferous gland

• sebaceous gland

A. The bottom layer of skin (C)

• dermis

• hypodermis

• epidermis

• sudoriferous gland

• sebaceous gland