The Skin

Question 0

What is the inner layer of the epidermis called?

Answer 0

Malpighian layer

Question 1

Name the 2 layers of the skin.

Answer 1

Epidermis (top)

Dermis (bottom)

Question 2

What does the Malpighian layer do/have?

Answer 2

It contains pigment which protects the skin from harmful rays of the sun.

Question 3

Draw and label the structure of the skin.

Answer 3

See pg 28 hardback

Question 4

Name the parts and the functions of the stuff in the skin(nerves, pores hairs etc)

Answer 4

Sweat glands~ remove excess water & salt (sweat) from blood
Pores~ where sweat leaves the body
Blood Vessels~supplies skin with oxygen & nutrients
Nerves~allows us to feel sensations (heat,cold,pain)
Oil glands~make oil to moisten skin
Hairs~keep body warm
Fat Cells~insulate body
Muscle~ pulls hair up