Touch/Skin Flashcards
1
Q
What is the largest organ of the body?
A
Skin.
2
Q
How many layers is skin made of?
A
2
3
Q
The outer layer of the skin is called what?
A
Epidermis.
4
Q
What bis the epidermis made of?
A
Epithelial tissues.
5
Q
The epidermis contains 2 types of cells, name them.
A
Keratin and melanin.
6
Q
What is keratin?
A
A protein that makes the skin waterproof.
7
Q
What is melanin?
A
A brown pigment that colours the skin.
8
Q
The inner layer is called what?
A
Dermis.
9
Q
What cools the body and where does it exert the body?
A
Sweat glands through pores.
10
Q
Where does hair grow? (pockets)
A
Hair follicles.
11
Q
What are connected to the hair follicles and what do they do?
A
Oil glands that keep the skin and hair soft.
