How Our Skin Works

Why is it important to use sunscreen?

• To keep the skin shiny

• To keep the skin cool

• To protect the skin from UV rays

• To make the skin darker

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

• Subcutaneous tissue

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Dermis

What does the epidermis contain that determines skin color?

• Elastin

• Collagen

• Melanin

• Keratin

Which layer of the skin contains sweat glands and hair follicles?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutaneous tissue

What is the primary function of the hypodermis?

• To produce sweat

• To store fat

• To generate new skin cells

• To protect from UV rays