7.1 The Skin

Question 1

annotate a generalized structure of the skin

Answer 1

Limit to:

Question 2

What are the function of the skin?

Answer 2

regulation of body temperature
protection and immunity
sensation
excretion
synthesis of vitamin D

Question 3

How does skin regulate body temperature?

Answer 3

In warm weather:
- Peripheral Vasodilation
- Sweating

In cold weather:
- Peripheral Vasoconstriction
- Goosebumps

Question 4

Which reduces the rate of heat loss through the skin?

A. Sweating

B. Vasodilation

C. Body hairs lie flat

D. Vasoconstriction

Answer 4

D.

Vasoconstriction