anatomy of skin review

The top layer of the skin is called the _________________.

• dermis
• oil gland
• nerve
• epidermis

Which of the following is a pigment that colors the skin?

• Vitamin D

• Melanin

• Chlorophyll

• Follicle

The ________ is the inner layer of the skin.

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

• basal

The ________ is the outer layer of the skin.

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

• basal

The Integumentary System is made of ... (mark all correct answers)

• Skin

• Hair

• Nails

• Liver

What is hair made of?

• Keratin

• Proteins

• Phosphates

• Calcium

What part of the skin doesn't have hair?

• Palms

• eyelids

• earlobes

• nose

The waterproofing protein that fills the cells in the upper layers of the epidermis.

• Keratin
• Melatonin
• Melanin
• Actin

What is another name for the hypodermis?

• epidermis
• subcutaneous layer
• stratum basale

What is the function of the arrector pili muscle?

• To secrete sebum
• To produce keratin
• To make hairs stand on end
• None of these