Layers And Functions Of The Skin

Question 1

The skin regulates heat through?

Answer 1

Arrector pili muscle contraction and sweating.

Question 2

What does the skin produce when exposed to UV light

Answer 2

Melanin and vitamin D

Question 3

One of the main functions of the skin sensation which includes

Answer 3

Touch, pressure, temperature and pain

Question 4

Which of the following protects the skin against bacterial and fungal infections

Answer 4

Acid Mantle

Question 5

Sebaceous glands secrete sebum onto the skin surface to

Answer 5

Lubricate and soften the skin and hair

Question 6

Elimination is when sweat glands excrete waste products by the process of

Answer 6

Perspiration

Question 7

What substances can be absorbed through the skin?

Answer 7

Oils and medication

Question 8

The thick, triangular muscle that covers the shoulder and allows movement of the arm away from the body is called

Answer 8

Deltoid

Question 9

The muscle found on the front of the chest that moves the arm towards the upper part of the body is called the

Answer 9

Pectoralis

Question 10

The large triangular muscle that covers that upper back and neck, and draws the head backwards to allow the shoulders to raise is called the

Answer 10

Trapezius

Question 11

The muscle that is found between the eyebrows, which draws the eyebrows as in surprise is called the

Answer 11

Frontalis

Question 12

The muscle that is found between the eyebrows, which draws the eyebrows together as in frowning is called the

Answer 12

Corrugator

Question 13

The muscle found in the centre of the chin, that dimples the chin is called

Answer 13

Mentalis

Question 14

The Muscle that surrounds the mouth to help us kiss is the

Answer 14

Orbicularis oris

Question 15

The facial muscle used for blowing is the

Answer 15

Buccinantor

Question 16

The Muscle that elevates and retracts the lower jaw

Answer 16

Temporalis

Question 17

The muscle that draws the mouth sideways and outward is the

Answer 17

Risorius

Question 18

What action is the masseter muscle

Answer 18

Raises the lower jaw and clenches the teeth

Question 19

The Muscle that closes the eyelids and is used for blinking is the

Answer 19

Orbicularis oculi

Question 20

The function of the levators labii is to

Answer 20

Lift the upper lip and help form the nasolabial fold

Question 21

The muscle that allows the neck to rotate and nod the head in called the

Answer 21

Sternocleidomastoid

Question 22

The outer surface structure of bones are referred to as

Answer 22

Compact

Question 23

Which of the following are irregular bones

Answer 23

Vertebra

Question 24

What happens to the collagen and elastin fibres in the dermis as ageing occurs?

Answer 24

They begin to break down and the skin becomes loose and wrinkly

Question 25

What happens to muscles as we age

Answer 25

Muscle tone decrease and wrinkles appear

Question 26

The composition of blood is

Answer 26

Plasma, erythrocytes, leucocytes and tbrombocytes

Question 27

Lymph is comprised of

Answer 27

Waste products, plasma, erythrocytes and lymphocytes

Question 28

The functions of blood are

Answer 28

Transport, heat regulation, defence and clotting

Question 29

The functions of lymph are

Answer 29

To transport fat, control swelling and fight infection

Question 30

What effects does the lymphatic system have on the skin and muscles

Answer 30

Helps remove waste and toxins from the skin and muscles so they work more efficiently

Question 31

What effects does the circulatory system have on the skin and muscles

Answer 31

It increases the blood supply to the skin and muscles nourishing the cells, improving cell renewal

Question 32

3 main layers of the skin

Answer 32

Empidermis, dermis, hypodermis

Question 33

Name 5 layered of the epidermis

Answer 33

Horny layer (cornuem) 
Clear layer (lucidum) 
Granular layer (granulosium) 
Prinkle layer (Spinsum) 
Basal layer (germinator)

Question 34

What are 7 functions of the skin

Answer 34

Shapes

Sensation, heat regulation, absorption, protection,
Excression, secression, Vitamin d production