Understanding the Layers Skin

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutaneous

Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerves?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Stratum corneum

What is the main function of the epidermis?

• To store fat

• To protect the body from the environment

• To produce sweat

• To regulate body temperature

Which layer of the skin is responsible for insulation and cushioning?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Stratum basale

What is the thickest layer of the skin?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Stratum lucidum

Which layer of the skin contains melanocytes, the cells that produce pigment?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Stratum corneum

What is the primary component of the dermis?

• Keratin

• Collagen

• Melanin

• Elastin

Which layer of the skin is also known as the subcutaneous layer?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Stratum granulosum