WorksheetsSkin
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 20mins
What are the 3 layers of skin (from top to bottom)
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Hair is formed by cells at the base of a follicle and converted into what?
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Where are the sebaceous glands located?
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What pigment does sunlight promote the secretion of?
(a)
What are the 6 structures that make up the integumentary system?
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What muscle in the dermis causes “goosebumps”?
(a)
Skin colour is affected by these 3 factors…
(a)
What is the oily fluid which protects skin and hair?
(a)
What gland secretes sebum?
(a)
Name the tissue found in the epidermis?
(a)
What 2 glands are part of the integumentary (skin) system?
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What is the purpose of skin?
Protects the underlying tissues against injury and attack
Maintains normal body temperature
Create vitamin D
Support the body and allow movement
_____ is important for the maintenance of normal body temperature
Nails
Hairs
Sweat
Dermis
What can the dermis also be known as?
(a)
What is the point of nails?
(a)
Sensory nerve receptors perceive what?
(a)
Melanin is secreted by what in the epidermis?
(a)
What gives skin a yellowish colour?
(a)
Where do nails grow?
(a)
What is formed by the multiplication of cells at the base of the follicle?
(a)
What are hair follicles?
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