WorksheetsSkin & Homeostasis
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
The healthy epidermis is formed by: ____.
a thick layer of stratified columnar epithelium
several layers of connective tissue
continuous division of epithelial cells in the basal layer that are pushed upwards
blood vessels, nerve endings, sebaceous glands and sweat glands
Following structures are found in Dermis layer of the skin:
Sweat glands
Lymph vessels
Sebaceous glands
All of the above
Sensory nerve ending are located in ______layer of the skin.
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous tissue
Epithelial tissue
In what area of the body would you expect to find an especially thick stratum
corneum?
Back of the hand
Thigh
Abdomen
Sole of the foot
Keratin is found in: ____.
hair
nails
epidermis
sweat glands
Melanin is a: ____.
neurotransmitter present in sensory nerve endings
coloured pigment formed from the amino acid tyrosine
constituent of sebum secreted by the sebaceous glands
substance that protects the skin from harmful effects of sunlight
Complete regeneration of the epidermis takes about: ____.
1 day
7 days
28 days
120 days
Following happens in the inflammatory stage of wound healing:
Clot formation
inflammatory cells flood the site of wound
macrophages secret growth factors
all of the above
What are the variables responsible for Homeostasis? Tick all that apply.
Blood pressure
Body temperature
Blood glucose
Body fluids
These body parts could be at risk of pressure sores:
Lower back
Elbow
Heel
all of the above
