The Skin Flashcards
1
Q
What is the top layer of the skin?
A
Epidermis
2
Q
What is the middle layer of the skin?
A
Dermis
3
Q
What is the bottom layer of the skin?
A
Subcutaneous layer
4
Q
What is the purpose of the epidermis?
A
Acts as a barrier between the world and the inside of your body
5
Q
What layer of the skin does hair come from?
A
The dermis
6
Q
Where is insulation stored within the skin?
A
The subcutaneous layer
7
Q
What is known as the ‘largest organ in the body’?
A
The skin
8
Q
What are the 3 types of glands?
A
Sebaceous, ecorine, ceruminous
9
Q
What are the 3 types of hair?
A
Downy, guard, tactile
10
Q
What is hair made of?
A
Keratin
