Layers of Skin

Skin color is due to a pigment called

• Keratin
• Melanin
• Chromatin
• Epithelium

The protein that makes us "waterproof" is called

• keratin
• melanin
• carotene
• mucus

The top layer of the skin is called the _________________.

• dermis
• oil gland
• nerve
• epidermis

What is the top layer of the skin called?

• Dermis
• Hypodermis
• Epidermis
• Subcutaneous

The layer of skin that contains special structures like glands and nerves is the...

• Hypodermis
• Dermis
• Epidermis

The integumentary system is made up of the...

• Skin, Muscle, and Bone
• Hair, Nails, and Lashes
• Nails, Hair, and Skin
• 3 layers of tissue

Which skin layer is only present in thick skin?

• stratum corneum

• stratum lucidum

• stratum spinosum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum basale (aka: germinativum)

Which skin layer is where mitosis can be observed?

• stratum corneum

• stratum lucidum

• stratum spinosum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum basale (aka: germinativum)

Which skin layer is most superficial?

• stratum corneum

• stratum lucidum

• stratum spinosum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum basale

Where on the body would we find "thick skin"?

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY!!!

• palms

• soles of feet

• abdomen

• face

• knees