Layers of the Skin

Front

What is the first (top) layer of skin called?

Back

epidermis

Front

What is the second (middle) layer of skin called?

Back

dermis

Front

What is the third (bottom) layer of skin called?

Back

hypodermis

Front

Where are the sweat glands and nerves located?

Back

Dermis

Front

True or False: UV rays from the sun can burn the skin.

Back

True

Front

True or False: Our skin does NOT protect us from the outside environment.

Back

False

Front

True or False: Our skin uses sunlight to make Vitamin D and for heat.

Back

True

Front

True or False: Our skin helps to control your body's temperature by sweating when it's too hot and getting goose bumps when it's too cold.

Back

True

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Front

True or False: The epidermis is NOT made of many skin cells.

Back

False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Front

True or False: The melanin in our skin gives our skin its color, and helps to protect us from harmful sun rays.

Back

True