Which of the following is NOT a function of skin?

• sensation                   

• excretion of waste

• production of vitamins

• secretion of hormones

Which of the following is the correct order for the layers of skin from superficial to deep?

• hypodermis, epidermis, dermis

• epidermis, dermis, hypodermis

• epidermis, hypodermis, dermis

• dermis, epidermis, hypodermis

Which of the following epidermal layers is made of cells that are constantly dividing?

• stratum lucidum

• stratum corneum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum basale

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Which of the following epidermal layers is only found in thick skin like that on the palms of your hands?

• stratum lucidum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum corneum

• stratum basale

Which of the following epidermal layers is constantly being shed during your daily activities?

• stratum lucidum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum corneum

• stratum basale

Your fingerprints are caused by

• a build-up of melanin.

• layers of keratin filaments.

• a layer of dermal papillae.

• blood vessels near your skin.

The pigment produced by your skin that protects you from UV radiation is

• melanin.

• keratin.

• Vitamin D.

• collagen.

The arrangement of _________ in the dermis forms lines of cleavage.

• melanin.

• keratin.

• Vitamin D.

• collagen.

The dermis is composed of 2 layers: the ____________ layer, which is made of loose connective tissue and the ___________ layer, which is made of densely-packed fibrous tissue.

• leavage, papillary  

• papillary, reticular 

• cleavage, subcutaneous

• subcutaneous, reticular

• reticular, papillary

The sudoriferous glands found primarily in the armpits and groin responsible for body odor are known as

• apocrine glands.  

• eccrine glands.   

• sebaceous glands.

• subcutaneous glands.