The Skin

The functions of the skin include all of these except:

• taking in nutrients

• Reducing water loss

• preventing the entry of microorganisms

• regulating body temperature

How many layers of skin do we have?

• 2

• 3

• 1

What is the name of the middle layer?

• dermis

• subcutaneous

• epidermis

In which layer do you find the sweat glands?

• subcutaneous

• dermis

• epidermis

The bottom layer of skin is called the _______layer.

• subcutaneous

• epidermis

• dermis

New skin cells are formed every _______ weeks.

• 3

• 4

• 2

Which layer contains the colouring of the skin?

• top

• bottom

• middle

What dertermines the colour of your skin?

Melanin is found in the _____ layer of the skin.

• middle

• top

• bottom

Melanin protects us from the ________.

• sun

• diseases

• bones