Skin Functions Quiz

Which word from the "Words to Know" section refers to the coloration of the skin?

• Temperature

• Organ

• Germs

• Pigment

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

According to the "Words to Know" section, what does the skin help regulate?

• Growth

• Temperature

• Vision

• Hearing

What is the largest organ of the human body?

• Heart

• Liver

• Skin

• Kidney

What is the main job of the skin?

• To provide movement

• To protect the body

• To absorb nutrients

• To help in breathing

What does skin do to protect us from the Sun?

• It keeps out many harmful germs and rays from the Sun.

• It makes us feel hot or cold.

• It changes color in sunlight.

• It covers our muscles only.

How does the skin help the body in different weather conditions?

• It helps the body by keeping it at the right temperature.

• It allows the body to absorb more sunlight.

• It protects the body from rain only.

• It changes the body's shape.

How many layers does human skin have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the function of the outer layer of the skin?

• To store fat

• To connect skin to the body

• To keep out germs

• To produce sweat

Which layer of the skin is mostly made of fat?

• Outer layer

• Middle layer

• Fat layer

• Inner layer

What is the function of the pigment in the middle layer of the skin?

• It helps the skin stay cool.

• It protects the skin from harmful rays from the Sun.

• It makes the skin waterproof.

• It helps the skin heal faster.