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Skin Layers

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many layers of skin are their on livestock?

a)

2

b)

1

c)

4

d)

3

2.

The first layer and the thinnest layer is known as...

a)

Hypodermid

b)

Epidermis

c)

Dermis

d)

Skin

3.

Which layer of skin houses the hair follicles?

a)

Hypodermis

b)

Epidermis

c)

Dermis

d)

Skin

4.

This layer of skin is responsible for attaching the skin to muscle and bone

a)

Hypodermis

b)

Epidermis

c)

Dermis

d)

Skin

5.

Draw a small example of what the hypodermis layer looks like.

6.

What is the name of the protein that is formed in the epidermis?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Keratin

d)

Sugars

7.

The Dermis layer is also known for regulating (a)   .

8.

This layer of skin is the innermost region of the integumentary system.

a)

Hypodermis

b)

Epidermis

c)

Dermis

d)

Skin

9.

This layer of skin acts as a physical barrier to water loss.

a)

Hypodermis

b)

Epidermis

c)

Dermis

d)

Skin

10.

What is the name of the highest point on most four legged animals?

a)

Distal

b)

Caudal

c)

Cranial

d)

Dorsal

11.

Keratin is found in which of the following locations?

a)

Hair

b)

Hooves

c)

All of the answer choices

d)

Feathers

12.

Vibrissae is also known as (a)   .

13.

Which of the following refers to the region of the body towards the head?

a)

Proximal

b)

Cranial

c)

Dorsal

d)

Distal

14.

Which of the following terms is the Latin word for tail?

a)

Distal

b)

Venter

c)

Cauda

d)

Proximus

15.

Which external component can be used for defense?

a)

Hair

b)

Horns

c)

Bone

d)

Dewclaw