24/25 U1L3 Quiz Review

In what order are the superficial to deep skin layers?

• dermis, hypodermis, epidermis

• epidermis, dermis, hypodermis

• hypodermis, epidermis, dermis

keratin is the skin pigment that protects us against ultraviolet light.

• true 
• false

Which of the following layers of the skin does not contain any blood vessels?

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

where is fat located?

• hypodermis
• dermis 
• epidermis
• nails 

Where are the sensory receptors located?

• hair follicles

• dermis

• epidermis

• hypodermis

what is the largest/ biggest layer of the skin? 

• hypodermis
• dermis
• epidermis 
• sabaceous glands 

Which sensory receptor senses light touch?

• pacinian corpuscles

• meissners corpuscles

• Thermoreceptors (hot, cold)

• Pain receptors

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

All layers of the skin are made up of primarily connective tissue EXCEPT for the

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Subcutaneous Layer

Which layer of the epidermis is filled with keratinized cells that are flattened, dead and often fall off?

• Stratum corneum

• Stratum lucidum

• Stratum granulosum

• Stratum spinosum

• Stratum basale

Which layers of the epidermis is able to directly access nutrients and oxygen, has cells which are growing and reproducing, and houses melanocytes?

• Stratum corneum

• Stratum lucidum

• Stratum granulosum

• Stratum spinosum

• Stratum basale