Skin Functions Quiz

What is a major function of the skin?

• Regulate temperature

• Produce keratin

• Produce melanin

• Insulate the body

How long does it take to replace the entire epidermis?

• 1-2 weeks

• 2-4 weeks

• 4-6 weeks

• 6-8 weeks

What layer is going through cell division to replace the epidermis?

• Stratum Basale

• Stratum Corneum

• Stratum Granulosum

• Stratum Lucidum

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What is the hypodermis made of and what does it do?

• Adipose, provides insulation

• Keratin, produces melanin

• Collagen, regulates temperature

• Elastin, protects from UV radiation

What is the hair called below the skin?

• Hair shaft

• Hair follicle

• Hair bulb

• Hair cortex

What is the function of the dermis?

• Regulate temperature

• Produce keratin

• Produce melanin

• Provide structural support

How long does it take for a wound to heal completely?

• 1-2 days

• 2-4 days

• 4-6 days

• 6-8 days

What is the function of sebaceous glands?

• Produce sweat

• Produce oil

• Produce melanin

• Produce keratin

What is the function of the subcutaneous layer?

• Regulate temperature

• Produce keratin

• Produce melanin

• Store fat

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutaneous layer