Unit 2- Skin Stuff

Question 1

What are the 3 layers of our skin? (in order)

Answer 1

Epidermis, Dermis, and Hypodermis

Question 2

Epidermis

Answer 2

Top layer of skin that has nothing important really in it

Question 3

Dermis

Answer 3

Middle layer of skin which holds our blood vessels, arrector pili, sebaceous glands, and sudoriferous glands

Question 4

Sebaceous Glands

Answer 4

Make and release sebum (oil) onto skin which keeps skin from drying out

Question 5

Sudoriferous Glands

Answer 5

Make and release sweat onto our skin which helps us cool down

Question 6

Purpose of Melanin

Answer 6

Make sure to talk about:
- uv light (good and bad)
- melanin (what does it do)
- vitamin d

Question 7

Sebaceous vs Sudoriferous Glands

Answer 7

Both:
- exocrine glands
- in the dermis of skin
Sebaceous:
- produce oil
- keep skin from drying out
Sudoriferous:
- produce sweat
- help us to cool down
- different types of glands?

Question 8

Erector Pili

Answer 8

Muscles in dermis that contract and make our hairs stand up

Question 9

Adipose Tissue

Answer 9

Connective tissue made of mostly fat cells
- stores energy
- protects
- heat
Found in the bottom layer of skin

Question 10

Hypodermis

Answer 10

Bottom layer of skin holding adipose connective tissue