Human Skin Quiz

How often do humans shed skin particles?

• Every minute

• Every hour

• Every day

• Every week

By the age of 70, how much skin will an average person have lost?

• 50 pounds

• 75 pounds

• 105 pounds

• 150 pounds

What is the continuous nature of human skin?

• Discontinuous layer

• Continuous layer

• Fragmented layer

• Intermittent layer

What is the approximate size of human skin compared to?

• A pillow

• A blanket

• A towel

• A bed sheet

By the age of 70, how much skin will an average person have lost?

• 50 pounds

• 75 pounds

• 105 pounds

• 130 pounds

The integumentary system is an example of which of the following?

• A single organ

• A group of organs and other parts

• A single tissue type

• A single cell type

Which layer of the skin contains the hair follicles?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Subcutaneous fascia

• Stratum corneum

Which layer of the skin is the thinnest?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Subcutaneous fascia

• Stratum basale

What is the significance of the germinativum layer in the epidermis?

• It provides a barrier against pathogens

• It generates new skin cells

• It stores fat

• It produces sweat

What is the function of the Stratum Germinativum?

• To shed dead cells

• To produce oil

• To make new skin cells to replace old cells

• To store fat