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The Skin

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is not a function of the skin

a)

Protection

b)

Temperature

c)

Excretion

d)

Transportation

2.

How many layers are there in the skin

a)

1

b)

3

c)

5

d)

7

3.

What is the top layer of the skin called?

a)

Dermis

b)

Subcutaneous layer

c)

Epidermis

d)

Matrix

4.

How many layers are there in the epidermis

a)

3

b)

1

c)

5

d)

4

5.

What is the Latin name for the clear layer of the Epidermis

a)

Stratum Lucidum

b)

Stratum Spinosum

c)

Stratum Imperium

d)

Stratum Basale

6.

What is the largest organ of the body

a)

Skin

b)

Liver

c)

Heart

d)

Lungs

7.

Name a structure found in the dermis?

a)

Blood Vessels

b)

Sebaceous gland

c)

Nucleus

d)

Cortex

8.

Name the structure for making our hair stand in end when we are cold?

a)

Vena cava

b)

Lymphocyte

c)

Arrector Pilli Muscle

d)

Appendix

9.

Ageing of the skin is mainly due to:

a)

Excess adipose tissue

b)

Under activity of the sweat glands

c)

Over-activity of the sebaceous glands

d)

Degeneration of elastin and collagen

10.

Which one of the following is a characteristic of dry skin?

a)

Open pores

b)

Sallow skin tone

c)

Fine textured skin

d)

thickened skin texture

11.

What happens in the basal layer of the skin?

a)

Mitosis

b)

desquamation

c)

Gives strength

d)

Transportation

12.

What are the benefits of efflurage in a massage?

a)

Increases circulation

b)

Makes clients tired

c)

Warms the skin

d)

Slows down blood flow