Understand the skin’s anatomy including layers and functions using flashcards.
What is the largest organ of the human body?
Skin.
In This Section
1. What is the largest organ of the human body?
2. How many layers does the skin have?
3. What are the three layers of the skin?
4. What is the outermost layer of the skin called?
5. What is the deepest layer of the skin called?
6. What is the thick middle layer of the skin called?
7. What type of tissue is the epidermis mainly composed of?
8. What is the main protein found in the epidermis?
9. What pigment gives skin its color?
10. What cells produce melanin?
11. What is the outermost layer of the epidermis called?
12. What layer of the epidermis undergoes rapid cell division?
13. Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels?
14. What protein gives the dermis strength and elasticity?
15. What structures are located in the dermis?
16. What glands produce sweat?
17. What glands produce oil for the skin?
18. What is the function of sebaceous glands?
19. What is the name of the small muscles that cause goosebumps?
20. What sensory receptors detect pressure in the skin?
21. What sensory receptors detect light touch?
22. What part of the skin contains fat for insulation?
23. What vitamin is synthesized by the skin?
24. How does the skin help regulate body temperature?
25. What is the main function of the epidermis?
26. What is the tough waterproof protein in skin cells?
27. What is the main structural protein in the dermis?
28. Which layer anchors the skin to underlying tissues?
29. What is the clear layer found only in thick skin areas?
30. What is the scientific term for sweat glands?
