Integumentary System (Skin)

Question 0

Epidermis

Answer 0

Outermost layer of skin

Question 1

The skin has the following 4 functions:

Answer 1

• protecting the body from enviroment & bacteria
• regulate temp.
• receptr for heat, cold, touch, pain
• regulation of water & electrolytes

Question 2

Melanin

Answer 2

• The skins pigmentation

* located in the deepest layers of the epidermis

Question 3

Dermis

Answer 3

• Second layer of skin
• much thicker
• contains blood vessels, hair follicles, sweat glands, oil glands & sensory nerves.

Question 4

Subcutaneous layer

Answer 4

A layer of fatty tissue just below the dermis