Skin Structure

The outermost and thinnest layer of the skin is the:

• surface

• epidermis

• subcutaneous

• dermis

The underlying or inner layer of the skin, which is also called the derma corium, cutis, or true skin, is the: 

• dermis

• papillary

• dermal

• epidermis

What is the top layer of the skin called?

• Dermis

• Subcutaneous layer

• Epidermis

• Matrix

Identify the layer labeled "A".

• dermis

• epidermis

• subcutaneous

Identify the hypodermis.

Label the structures of the skin.

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

Hair follicle

Epidermis

Sudoriferous gland

Dermis

Sebaceous gland

Arrector pili muscle

Hypodermis

Identify the structure labeled "I".

• hair follicle

• dermal capillaries

• sebaceous gland

Where can you find a layer of dead skin cells?

• in the dermis

• in the epidermis

• in the hypodermis

• this layer does not exist, dead skin cells fall off right away and are immediately repaired

What is the oily substance that hydrates the skin, prevents it from being dry and makes it waterproof?

• sweat

• cerumen

• sebum

• humus

What anchors the skin to underlying organs?

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

• arrector pili