Questions and CORRECT Answers
1. what is the largest or- skin
gan of the body?
2. list the layers of the epidermis
skin(outside in)
dermis
subcutaneous
3. function of epidermis barrier for temp change
prevent microorganism invasion
4. how thick is the epider- a few cells thick
mis?
5. what is the dermis working factory of the skin
called?
6. what does the dermal capillary beds
layer contain?
nerve endings
sweat glands
hair follicles
7. what is the subcuta- layer of connective tissue (fatty layer) that binds the skin to underlying
neous layer? structures
8. what is the function of • Insulates
the subcutaneous lay- • Protects
er? • provide buoyancy
, 9. wastes away