Parts of the Skin

The elastic layer that covers your body is called

• Skin

• Dermis

• Epidermis

These send sweat up to cool the surface of the skin.

• Hairs

• Sweat glands

• Blood vessels

What acts as a cushion for the body?

• Fat

• Dermis

• Goose bumps

Which of the following is not covered by hair?

• Legs

• Back

• Lips

This makes the skin waterproof.

• Keratin

• Melanin

• Dermis

Which of the following is one of the jobs the skin has? Select all that apply.

• It stops water from leaking out of the body.

• It senses how things taste.

• It holds the body together.

• It can tell you when you have been hurt.

Blood vessels widen to bring heat to the surface of your body.

• True

• False

The lighter your skin is the more melanin you have.

• True

• False

Blood vessels carry oxygen and nutrients to the cells.

• True

• False

When you are cold or frightened you get _______________________________.

• Keratin

• Sweat

• Goose bumps