Bill Nye: The Skin

What is the largest organ in the human body?

• Heart

• Brain

• Skin

• Lungs

What is the function of the skin?

• Regulates body temperature

• Protects from the weather

• Provides sense of touch

• All of the above

What is the purpose of sweating?

• To cool down the body

• To warm up the body

• To protect the skin

• To regulate blood flow

Which part of the body has the thickest skin?

• Soles of the feet

• Back of the neck

• Forehead

What is the purpose of melanin in the skin?

Choose all that apply.

• To absorb sunlight

• To protect from sunlight

• To produce vitamin D

What causes pimples or zits?

• Bacteria infecting sebaceous glands

• Excessive sweating

• Lack of vitamin D

• Genetic factors

What happens when you touch something hot with your skin?

• You feel pain

• You feel itching

• You feel cold

• You feel nothing

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What is the purpose of goosebumps?

• To keep the body warm

• To cool down the body

• To protect the skin

• To indicate fear

What is the role of white blood cells in the skin?

• To fight bacteria

• To produce melanin

• To regulate body temperature

• To produce oil

What is the purpose of earwax?

• To protect the ears

• To produce oil

• To regulate body temperature

• To provide sense of touch