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4L2 Integumentary System: Skin Layers

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which skin layer is only present in thick skin?

a)

stratum corneum

b)

stratum lucidum

c)

stratum spinosum

d)

stratum granulosum

e)

stratum basale (aka: germinativum)

2.

Which skin layer is where mitosis can be observed?

a)

stratum corneum

b)

stratum lucidum

c)

stratum spinosum

d)

stratum granulosum

e)

stratum basale (aka: germinativum)

3.

Which process is responsible for providing nutrients to the more superficial layers of the epidermis?

a)

diffusion

b)

mitosis

c)

arteries

d)

capillaries

4.

Which skin layer is most deep?

a)

stratum corneum

b)

stratum lucidum

c)

stratum spinosum

d)

stratum granulosum

e)

stratum basale

5.

Which skin layer is most superficial?

a)

stratum corneum

b)

stratum lucidum

c)

stratum spinosum

d)

stratum granulosum

e)

stratum basale

6.

Where on the body would we find "thick skin"?

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY!!!

a)

palms

b)

soles of feet

c)

abdomen

d)

face

e)

knees

7.

In which layer of the skin would I find sebaceous glands?

a)

dermis

b)

epidermis

c)

hypodermis

8.

The hypodermis is also referred to as...

a)

subcutaneous

b)

subdermis

c)

lower epidermis

9.

The tough protein that gives hair, nails, and the outer layers of skin its strength is

a)

keratin

b)

melanin

c)

chromatin

d)

dermatin

10.

The pigment that gives skin its color and protects from UV radiation is

a)

keratin

b)

melanin

c)

chromatin

d)

dermatin

11.

The hypodermis contains extensive connective tissue.

a)

true

b)

false

12.

How many epidermal layers does "thin skin" contain?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6