Skin Layers

How many layers of skin are their on livestock?

• 2

• 1

• 4

• 3

The first layer and the thinnest layer is known as...

• Hypodermid

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Skin

Which layer of skin houses the hair follicles?

• Hypodermis

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Skin

This layer of skin is responsible for attaching the skin to muscle and bone

• Hypodermis

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Skin

Draw a small example of what the hypodermis layer looks like.

What is the name of the protein that is formed in the epidermis?

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Keratin

• Sugars

The Dermis layer is also known for regulating _________.

This layer of skin is the innermost region of the integumentary system.

• Hypodermis

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Skin

This layer of skin acts as a physical barrier to water loss.

• Hypodermis

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Skin

What is the name of the highest point on most four legged animals?

• Distal

• Caudal

• Cranial

• Dorsal