Skin Structure and Growth

During a biology class, Michael asked the teacher about the medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin and its nature, structure functions, diseases, and treatments. What is it called?

• histology

• dermatology

• etiology

• trichology

The skin varies and is found to be thinnest on the

• lips
• elbows
• eyelids
• fingertips

In a biology class, Benjamin asked, 'The dermis is made up of two layers, which are the'

• epidermis and dermis

• papillary and reticular

• papillary and corium

• stratum granulosum and stratum corneum

During a biology class, David asked, 'The fatty layer that is found beneath the dermis is described as?'

• subcutaneous or adipose

• lymphatic or lymph

• endothermic

• subarterial

Skin is thickest on the

• lips
• elbows
• eyelids
• soles of the feet

The outermost layer of the skin is the

• the epidermis
• the dermis
• the hypodermis
• the cuticle

Nerve fibers that react to heat, cold, touch, pressure, and pain are

• motor nerves
• sensory nerves
• exothermic nerves
• excretory nerves

During a biology class, Abigail asked the teacher why older people often have more wrinkles. The teacher explained that as we age, elastin fibers naturally weaken, causing a loss of

• elasticity

• porosity

• absorption

• pigment

Luna and Lily are discussing skincare. Which of the following play an important role in the skin's health?

• oils

• vitamins

• lubricants

• antiseptics

During a biology class, Priya asked the teacher about the glands that produce perspiration and help regulate the body's temperature. The teacher explained that they are also called

• sebaceous glands

• adipose glands

• sudoriferous glands

• lymph glands