Layers of the Skin

What is the first (top) layer of skin called?

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

What is the second (middle) layer of skin called?

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

What is the third (bottom) layer of skin called?

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

Where are the sweat glands and nerves located?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

True or False: UV rays from the sun can burn the skin.

• True

• False

True or False: Our skin does NOT protect us from the outside environment.

• True

• False

True or False: Our skin uses sunlight to make Vitamin D and for heat.

• True

• False

True or False: Our skin helps to control your body's temperature by sweating when it's too hot and getting goose bumps when it's too cold.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

True or False: The epidermis is NOT made of many skin cells.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

True or False: The melanin in our skin gives our skin its color, and helps to protect us from harmful sun rays.

• True

• False