Skin System

Where on the body would we find "thick skin"? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY!!!

• palms

• soles of feet

• abdomen

• face

• knees

In which layer of the skin would I find sebaceous glands?

• dermis

• epidermis

• hypodermis

The hypodermis is also referred to as...

• subcutaneous

• subdermis

• lower epidermis

The tough protein that gives hair, nails, and the outer layers of skin its strength is

• keratin

• melanin

• chromatin

• dermatin

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

The hypodermis contains extensive connective tissue.

• true

• false

How many epidermal layers does "thin skin" contain?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

______________ is the body system that includes skin, hair, and nails.

• Integumentary System

• Muscular System

• Skeletal System

Which layer of the skin contains nerves, blood vessels, and sweat glands?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Subcutaneous tissue

The epidermis is composed of what kind of cells?

• Simple squamous epithelial

• Stratified cuboidal epithelial

• Stratified squamous epithelial

• Transitional epithelial

What is the name of the top layer of the human skin?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Subcutaneous tissue