Functions of the Skin

What are the three main layers of the skin?

• epidermis, dermis, and mesoderm.

• epidermis, dermis, and subcutis.

• epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis

• epidermis, dermis, and adipose tissue.

What is the main function of the epidermis?

• Regulation of body temperature

• Absorption of nutrients

• Production of hormones

• Protective barrier

Why are sebaceous glands important for the skin?

• Sebaceous glands produce melanin to moisturize and protect the skin.

• Sebaceous glands produce collagen to moisturize and protect the skin.

• Sebaceous glands produce sweat to moisturize and protect the skin.

• Sebaceous glands produce sebum to moisturize and protect the skin.

What are the two main functions of sweat glands?

• Regulate body temperature and excrete waste products

• Produce hormones and regulate blood sugar levels.

• Moisturize the skin and produce oil.

• Produce tears and lubricate the eyes.

What is the role of the dermis in the skin?

• The role of the dermis in the skin is to provide structural support and contain blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles.

• The dermis is primarily composed of dead skin cells.

• The dermis is the outermost layer of the skin.

• The dermis is responsible for producing sweat and oil glands.

Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerves?

• stratum corneum

• hypodermis

• dermis

• epidermis

What is the outermost layer of the epidermis called?

• stratum spinosum

• stratum lucidum

• stratum corneum

• stratum granulosum

How do sebaceous glands help in maintaining skin health?

• Sebaceous glands produce sebum, which moisturizes and protects the skin.

• Sebaceous glands produce collagen, which moisturizes and protects the skin.

• Sebaceous glands produce melanin, which moisturizes and protects the skin.

• Sebaceous glands produce sweat, which moisturizes and protects the skin.

What is the primary function of eccrine sweat glands?

• Produce oil for the skin.

• Produce tears for the eyes.

• Produce saliva for digestion.

• Regulate body temperature

What are the two main components of the dermis?

• papillary layer and reticular layer

• stratum corneum and stratum basale

• sebaceous glands and sweat glands

• epidermis and hypodermis