Skin Structure & Function
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Quiz - Skin
1.
Look at the cross section diagram of the skin below. Choose the best answers to fill in each of the missing labels.
epidermis
nerve
fat
hair
sebaceous
gland
capillary
dermis
muscle
2. In the following sentences, choose the best answer to fill each of the blanks.
microorganisms
hair
protects
capillaries
epidermis
dermis
sebaceous
water
temperature
mends
melanin
The skin has two main layers. The outer, waterproof, layer is the
with the
underneath. This lower layer contains
follicles,
glands, tiny blood vessels called
and a pigment called
which protects us from ultra violet rays.
The skin has many useful functions. It helps to control body
,
it keeps out
, it
the delicate tissues underneath,
it
itself when damaged and it is
proof.
with the
The skin has many useful functions. It helps to control body
it
3. Look at the questions below. Drag your answers into the spaces.
Sun
Protection Factor
sweat
eczema
virus
dilate
albino
a)
What is the skin condition that makes the skin red, itchy and scaly?
b)
Which type of microorganism causes warts?
c)
What are the letters SPF short for?
d)
When you get hot, the blood vessels near the skin get wider to allow more blood to flow. What is another word for 'get wider'?
e)
What is released onto the surface of the skin to help us cool down?
f)
What word is used to describe skin which has no melanin?
