TLE quiz skin

Skin

The largest organ of the human body that covers ang pritects the entire body

Three

Epidermis

Dermis

Subcutaneous Layer (hypodermis)

The skin is made up of ____ main layers to work together to protect:

Epidermis

The outermost layer of the skin that we can see and touch

Keratin

Melanin

New skin cells

Parts and features of epidermis

Keratin

A protein that makes the skin strong and waterproof

Melanin

A pigment that gives color to the skin ang protects it from harmful sunlight

New skin cells

Produced at the bottom of the epidermis and move upwards as they mature

Dermis

Is the middle layer of the skin located beneath the epidermis

Hair follicles

Sweat glands

Oil glands (Sebaceous glands)

Blood vessels

Nerve endings

Structures found in the dermis

Hair follicles

Structures where hair grows

Sweat glands

Produce sweat to regulate body temperature

Oil glands (sebaceous glands)

Produce oil or sebum that keeps the skin soft and moisturized

Blood vessels

Suply oxygen and nutrients to the skin

Nerve endings

Allow the skin to feel sensations

Subcutaneous layer (hypodermis)

Is the deepest layer of the skin. It is mainly made up of fat and connective tissues that connect the skin to muscles and bones

Skin

Epidermis

Dermis

Hypodermis

Melanin

Sebum

Keratin

Key terms to remember:

Skin

The protective outer covering of the body

Epidermis

The visible outer layer of the skin

Dermis

The layer containing hair, glands, nerves, and vlood vessels

Hypodermis

The deepest layer that stores fat and provide support

Melanin

Pigment responsible for skin color and sun protection

Sebum

Natural oil produced by sebaceous glands

Keratin

Protein that strengthens and protects the skin