Integumentary Systems: part 1

Which of the following is NOT a layer of skin?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Polydermis

The outermost layer of skin is the ____________ layer.

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

The layer of skin made up of adipose connective tissue (fatty tissue) is the ____________ layer.

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

The layer of skin made up of adipose connective tissue (fatty tissue) is the ____________ layer.

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

Which layer of skin is the thickest and where most of the "work" is done?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

"Thin" skin is composed of _____ layers, while "thick skin" is composed of ____ layers.

• 4; 5

• 5; 4

• 1; 2

• 1; 5

The oldest layer of skin is found ______________.

• Deeper

• on the outermost layer of skin

Choose the correct order of the 5 layers of the epidermis, starting from the outermost layer.

• Corneum, basale, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum

• Corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, basale

• Basale, spinosum, corneum, lucidum, granulosum

What is the function of the stratum basale layer (within the epidermis)?

• Cleaning skin

• Pain receptors

• New cell production

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which layer of skin contains hair follicles, sweat glands, and blood vessels?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis