Quiz on Human Skin and Temperature Regulation

What is the outermost layer of skin called?

• Hypodermis

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Subcutaneous layer

Which cells primarily make up the epidermis?

• Adipocytes

• Fibroblasts

• Keratinocytes

• Melanocytes

What is the main function of the dermis?

• Provides waterproof barrier

• Stores fat

• Provides strength and elasticity

• Regulates temperature

What does the subcutaneous layer primarily consist of?

• Connective tissue and muscle

• Fat and connective tissue

• Nerve tissue and blood vessels

• Epithelial tissue and collagen

What is the role of sweat glands?

• Store fat

• Produce oil

• Regulate blood flow

• Secrete a watery fluid to reduce body temperature

Which part of the brain is involved in temperature regulation?

• Medulla oblongata

• Cerebrum

• Hypothalamus

• Cerebellum

What is the function of arterioles in the skin?

• Sense temperature changes

• Transport oxygenated blood

• Store fat

• Produce sweat

What do temperature receptors in the skin do?

• Produce sweat

• Send electrical impulses when temperature changes

• Store energy

• Regulate blood flow

What is the primary purpose of the skin's waterproof barrier?

• Prevent pathogens from entering

• Store fat

• Provide elasticity

• Regulate temperature

What happens when the hypothalamus detects a temperature above 37°C?

• It activates sweat production

• It decreases blood flow

• It increases metabolism

• It sends impulses to cool the body down