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WorksheetsBill Nye Skin
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is the largest organ of the human body?
Heart
Liver
Skin
Brain
What is the primary function of the skin in the human body?
Protection against pathogens
Production of red blood cells
Digestion of food
Transmission of nerve signals
Which layer of the skin contains melanocytes, the cells responsible for skin pigmentation?
Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
Subcutaneous layer
What vitamin is synthesized when the skin is exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Which protein is most abundant in the skin and provides it with strength and elasticity?
Keratin
Collagen
Elastin
Myosin
What is the term for the outermost layer of the skin?
Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Stratum corneum
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
Regulating body temperature
Synthesizing vitamin D
Storing calcium
Providing sensory information
What is the role of sebaceous glands in the skin?
Produce sweat
Produce oil
Produce melanin
Produce keratin
Which type of cell in the skin is responsible for the sensation of touch?
Keratinocytes
Melanocytes
Merkel cells
Fibroblasts
