Grade 6_Q2 : Science

What do you call the system in your body that protects us from too much heat, cold and physical damage?

What is the organ system composed of the skin, hair, nails and exocrine gland?

• Respiratory system
• Circulatory system
• Digestive system
• Integumentary system

It is the largest and main organ of the integumentary system. It covers 15% ofthe body and forms a barrier to protect our body from harmful chemicals, disease and UV light and physical damage.

• heart
• liver
• skin
• brain

What are the skin main functions in the body?

• The skin functions as a storage for excess water
• The skin functions as a barrier, regulates body temperature, and houses sensory receptors.
• The skin functions as a source of energy for the body
• The skin functions as a producer of red blood cells

Below are the skin different functions in the body except one.

• The skin functions as a storage for fats and water

• Receptors for touch, pressure, pain, heat and cold

• The skin protect our internal organs

• The skin functions as a support body weight.

What are the layers of the skin?

• Top layer, Middle layer, Bottom layer
• Outer skin, Inner skin, Muscle layer
• Surface layer, Blood vessels layer, Nerve layer
• Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis/Subcutaneous Tissue

Identify the parts of the skin.

What is the part of the skin that is the most superficial layer of the skin since it is the outer layer of your skin? It includes the part of your skin you see everyday. The entire body is covered with this.

• Subcutaneous tissue
• Dermis
• Hypodermis
• Epidermis

It is the pigment found in the skin that protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation and sunburn. It also influences the color of the person's skin.

• Melanin

• Melatonin

• Lutein

• Rhodopsin

It is a very strong protein generated by skin that were pushed upward and towards the surface of the skin. It makes up the outer part of the epidermis and provide leathery protective overcoat.

• collagen
• elastin
• melanin
• keratin