High Five Facts - Skin Choca Esos Cinco - Piel

The video presents five curious facts about the skin, highlighting its role as the largest organ, its three main layers, the function of goosebumps, the role of sweat glands in cooling, and the process of skin regeneration. The skin protects internal organs, adapts to different body zones, and makes up 15% of body weight. Goosebumps help retain warmth, while sweat glands regulate temperature. Dead skin contributes to household dust, and the skin regenerates every 28 days.

What is the primary function of the skin?

• To digest food

• To produce red blood cells

• To protect internal organs and muscles

• To regulate blood pressure

Which part of the body has the thinnest skin?

• Elbows

• Soles of the feet

• Eyelids

• Palms

What is the role of the dermis layer of the skin?

• It produces sweat and hair

• It cushions bones and muscles

• It gives skin its color

• It sheds dead skin cells

How do goosebumps help in regulating body temperature?

• By trapping hot air close to the skin

• By releasing sweat

• By increasing blood flow

• By reducing skin thickness

What percentage of household dust is made up of dead skin cells?

• 10%

• 75%

• 25%

• 50%