G6 - Integumentary System

The skin secretes _____, together with some _____ and other substances, and  this immediately give the body a cooling effect.

• water

• oils

• salts

• sweat

It is the largest organ of the body

• Muscles

• Skin

It may cause if the skin has too much exposure under the sun.

• Boils

• Fungal and Infections

• Skin Cancers

The skin of an average adult person has a surface area of about what size?

• 1.5 to 2.0 square meters

• 2 to 2.5 square meters

It is the outer layer.

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Subcutaneous Layer

It appears scaly because it is composed of layers of flat and dead cells. Other word for epidermis?

• Cuticle

• Keratin

This are the pigments that determines the colour of the skin.

• Sebum

• Melanin

It is the middle layer.

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Subcutaneous Layer

The hair in the nose and ears filter ____ particles.

• dust

• sweat

It protect the sensitive fingertips and toes from injury.

• Hair

• Nails