2.3 Skin functions

What is one of the main roles of our skin?

• To make us invisible

• To protect us from harmful substances

• To help us breathe underwater

• To help us fly

How does our skin help regulate body temperature?

• By changing colors

• By producing sound

• By sweating and changing blood flow

• By growing extra layers

What happens when our body temperature rises?

• We become invisible

• Our blood vessels dilate and we sweat

• Our skin turns blue

• We start to glow

What is hyperthermia?

• A condition where body temperature is unknown

• A condition where body temperature is too high

• A condition where body temperature is too low

• A condition where body temperature is just right

What can happen if someone has hypothermia?

• They can become invisible

• They can lose consciousness

• They can become very hot

• They can fly