Skin quiz

What is another word for sweat?

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Perspiration

• Respiration

What are the openings where sweat leaves the skin called?

• Follicles

• Pores

• Channels

• White heads

Which is not true about the sweat glands?

• All sweat glands secrete oil

• Are found all over the body

• Secrete salt water

• All of the above

Which of the following is true about oil glands?

• It secretes sebum

• It can cause acne

• Oil is deposited on the hair follicle

• All of the above

What is the main purpose of skin ridges?

• Unique identifying information

• Crime solving application

• Provides friction and grip

• None of the above

Which layer of the skin contains nerve endings?

• Hypodermis

• Epidermis

• Exodermis

• Dermis

What are fingernails made of?

• Collagen

• Keratin

• Melanin

• Cartilage

What happens to your skin as sweat evaporates away from it?

• It gets cooler

• It gets warmer

• It hardens

• None of the above

What layer of the skin has fat-storing cells and larger blood vessels?

• Hypodermis

• Epidermis

• Exodermis

• Dermis

What is the innermost layer of skin?

• Hypodermis

• Epidermis

• Exodermis

• Dermis