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Parts of the Skin

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

The elastic layer that covers your body is called

a)

Skin

b)

Dermis

c)

Epidermis

2.

These send sweat up to cool the surface of the skin.

a)

Hairs

b)

Sweat glands

c)

Blood vessels

3.

What acts as a cushion for the body?

a)

Fat

b)

Dermis

c)

Goose bumps

4.

Which of the following is not covered by hair?

a)

Legs

b)

Back

c)

Lips

5.

This makes the skin waterproof.

a)

Keratin

b)

Melanin

c)

Dermis

6.

Which of the following is one of the jobs the skin has? Select all that apply.

a)

It stops water from leaking out of the body.

b)

It senses how things taste.

c)

It holds the body together.

d)

It can tell you when you have been hurt.

7.

Blood vessels widen to bring heat to the surface of your body.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The lighter your skin is the more melanin you have.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Blood vessels carry oxygen and nutrients to the cells.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

When you are cold or frightened you get _______________________________.

a)

Keratin

b)

Sweat

c)

Goose bumps