The Human Skin

The layer of the skin that you can see is called the _______.

The three main layers of the skin are the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous fat.

• True

• False

The skin the body's largest organ.

• True

• False

The skin does all of these EXCEPT:

• Protects our bodies

• Helps keep our bodies at just the right temperature.

• Helps the body to absorb sugary foods.

• Allows us to have the sense of touch.

The outermost layer of the skin in called the _______.

_______ gives the skin its colour.

The tiny tube in the skin from which each hair grows is called a:

(a)  

• Follicle
• Pore
• Sweat gland
• Hole

The skins's natural oil is called _______.

Blood vessels bring oxygen and nutrients to skin cells.

• True

• False

To protect your skin from skin damage, use:

• A brimmed hat

• Sunscreen

• Lip balm with sunscreen

• All of the above