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Understanding Your Skin

Authored by Maria McNicol

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8th Grade

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Understanding Your Skin
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are the three layers of the skin?

Cutis, Subcutis, Superficialis

Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis

Cortex, Medulla, Cuticle

Stratum, Basal, Follicle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What substance in the epidermis makes hair and nails strong?

Elastin

Collagen

Melanin

Keratin

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How often are the cells in the epidermis completely replaced?

Every 7-9 weeks

Every 4-6 weeks

Every 10-12 weeks

Every 2-3 weeks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What causes the skin to tan?

Exposure to cold

Production of melanin

Lack of hydration

Eating certain foods

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which layer of the skin is the thickest?

Epidermis

Stratum

Dermis

Hypodermis

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What makes the skin elastic and stretchable?

Keratin and melanin

Lymphocytes and macrophages

Collagen and elastin

Fibroblasts and phagocytes

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Why can't you tickle yourself?

The brain anticipates the touch and reduces sensitivity

The brain increases sensitivity

Nerve receptors are inactive

The skin is less sensitive to self-touch

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