Parts of the Skin

Your skin has ___ layers

• 5

• 1

• 3

• 2

The outermost layer of skin that provides a waterproof barrier is called the

• dermis

• brain

• epidermis

• hypodermis

The ____ contains tough connective tissue

• dermis

• epidermis

• hypodermis

• pigment

The dermis contains sweat glands, connective tissue and _________

• dirt

• hair follicles

• bacteria

• melanocytes

The deeper subcutaneous tissue is also known as the _________ which is made of fat and connective tissue

• hypodermis

• dermis

• epidermis

• hypothesis

What is the largest organ of the body?

(a)  

The skin helps us to

• regulate body temperature

• permit sensation of heat

• permit sensation of touch

• permit sensation of cold

• protects us from microbes