Skin Quiz

The skin is the largest __________ in the body.

• Cell

• Tissue

• Organ

The top layer of skin is called the __________.

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Perspiration

The second layer of the skin is called __________.

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Perspiration

The coloring in the skin is called __________. It is found in the epidermis.

• Perspiration

• Melanin

• Oil

The water on the surface of the skin that helps cool the body as it evaporates is called __________.

• Perspiration

• Oil

• Melanin

Tiny openings in the skin that let heat leave the body are called __________.

• Stomata

• Pores

• Melanin

__________ move water to the skin's surface to help cool your body.

• blood vessels

• nerves

• oil glands

• sweat glands

__________ allow you to feel things and send messages to your brain about the things you touch.

• blood vessels

• nerves

• oil glands

• sweat glands

__________ get wider and narrower to help your body stay at a constant temperature.

• blood vessels

• nerves

• oil glands

• sweat glands

__________ move oil to the surface of your skin.

• blood vessels

• nerves

• oil glands

• sweat glands