Layers Of The Skin

Question 1

Three layers

Answer 1

Epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous

Question 2

Epidermis does not contain

Answer 2

Blood vessels or connective tissue

Question 3

Epithelial tissues

Answer 3

Form a protective covering for all of the internal and external surfaces of the body

Question 4

Squamous epithelial tissue forms the _____ layer of the epidermis

Answer 4

Upper, consists of the flat, scaly cells that are continuously shed

Question 5

Basal layer location

Answer 5

Lowest layer of the epidermis

Question 6

Basal layer function

Answer 6

New cells produced and then pushed upward, when they reach the surface they die and become keratin

Question 7

Keratin

Answer 7

Fibrous, water-repellent protein
Soft keratin= epidermis
Hard keratin = hair and nails

Question 8

Melanocytes

Answer 8

Special cells that are found in the basal cell layer
Produce and contain melanin

Question 9

Melanin

Answer 9

Pigment that determines the color of the skin
Also produces freckles and age spots

Question 10

Melanin function

Answer 10

Protects the skin against UV light