Science GTEP Reviewer: Tongue and Skin

What sense organ is responsible for your sense of touch?

What is the largest organ in the human body?

Which of the following is NOT true about our skin?

• not waterproof

• expandable

• easily repaired

• repairs itself

_______________________ is a thin layer of cells and tissues that covers the body.

Which of the following is NOT true about our skin?

• protects the body from dirt and germs

• guards the muscles and organs inside the body

• controls body height and weight

• allows you to feel different sensations

TRUE or FALSE: The skin is made up of layers like epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue.

• True

• False

What is the process of making new cells to replace the old, dead skin cells?

What is the outermost layer of the skin?

What layer of the skin protects the body from germs, chemicals, and other dangers in the air?

What is the layer below the epidermis?