WorksheetsThe Skin
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 4mins
Which of the following is not a function of the skin
Protection
Temperature
Excretion
Transportation
How many layers are there in the skin
1
3
5
7
What is the top layer of the skin called?
Dermis
Subcutaneous layer
Epidermis
Matrix
How many layers are there in the epidermis
3
1
5
4
What is the Latin name for the clear layer of the Epidermis
Stratum Lucidum
Stratum Spinosum
Stratum Imperium
Stratum Basale
What is the largest organ of the body
Skin
Liver
Heart
Lungs
Name a structure found in the dermis?
Blood Vessels
Sebaceous gland
Nucleus
Cortex
Name the structure for making our hair stand in end when we are cold?
Vena cava
Lymphocyte
Arrector Pilli Muscle
Appendix
Ageing of the skin is mainly due to:
Excess adipose tissue
Under activity of the sweat glands
Over-activity of the sebaceous glands
Degeneration of elastin and collagen
Which one of the following is a characteristic of dry skin?
Open pores
Sallow skin tone
Fine textured skin
thickened skin texture
What happens in the basal layer of the skin?
Mitosis
desquamation
Gives strength
Transportation
What are the benefits of efflurage in a massage?
Increases circulation
Makes clients tired
Warms the skin
Slows down blood flow
