WorksheetsThe Skin A&P
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which is the most superficial layer?
Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Appendages
Which is the thickest layer of the skin?
Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Appendages
Which is the deepest layer of the skin?
Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Appendages
Which is layer is mostly composed of adipose and some areolar tissues?
Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Appendages
Which is layer is mostly composed of loose areolar and dense regular tissues?
Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Appendages
Which is layer is mostly composed of stratified squamous epithelium
Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Appendages
Check all the functions of the skin:
Protect & support
Thermoregulation
Touch & pain sensation
Insulation and energy storage
Specialized cell in the epidermis that produces keratin for skin structures:
Keratinocytes
Melanocytes
Langerhans's Cells
Merkel's Cells
Specialized cell in the epidermis that produces melanin, or skin pigment:
Keratinocytes
Melanocytes
Langerhans's Cells
Merkel's Cells
Specialized cell in the epidermis that's the first line of defense:
Keratinocytes
Melanocytes
Langerhans's Cells
Merkel's Cells
Specialized cell in the epidermis that's performs sensory functions for touch:
Keratinocytes
Melanocytes
Langerhans's Cells
Merkel's Cells
Which best describe the function of the epidermis?
Binds to underlying tissue and provides insulation and fat storage
Touch sensation and protection from invaders and UV rays
Support and protection; thermoregulation and sensation
provides moisture and protection
Which best describe the function of the dermis?
Binds to underlying tissue and provides insulation and fat storage
Touch sensation and protection from invaders and UV rays
Support and protection; thermoregulation and sensation
provides moisture and protection
Which best describe the function of the hypodermis?
Binds to underlying tissue and provides insulation and fat storage
Touch sensation and protection from invaders and UV rays
Support and protection; thermoregulation and sensation
provides moisture and protection
Which of the following is NOT a skin appendage?
Sebaceous and sweat glands
Hair and follicles
Nails
Adipose tissue
Hair follicle:
E
F
G
H
Sweat gland:
E
F
G
H
Nerve receptor
E
F
G
H
Fat deposit - hypodermis
E
F
G
H
Blood vessels
D
E
F
G
Sebaceous (oil) gland:
I
J
K
L
Epidermis:
A
B
C
Dermis:
A
B
C
Hypodermis (subcutaneous):
A
B
C
What is one function of the skin that maintains homeostasis?
Thermoregulation
Blood glucose regulation
Lactation regulation
Childbirth regulation
The dermis is primarily composed of _ tissue
Connective
Epithelial
Muscle
Nervous
Which structure contracts to raise the hair follicle for thermoregulation?
Arrector Pili
Sebaceous Gland
Sweat Gland
Keratinocytes
