Skin Flashcards
0
Q
What is the inner layer of the skin called?
A
Malpighian layer
1
Q
What is the outer layer of the skin (the part we can see) made up of ?
A
Dead skin cells
2
Q
What does the Malpighian layer contain?
A
It contains pigment.
3
Q
What does pigment do?
A
It protects the skin against harmful sun rays
4
Q
What do sweat gland do?
A
They remove water and salt (sweat ) from the blood.
5
Q
How does the sweat go out of the body?
A
Through pores
6
Q
What supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients?
A
Blood vessels
7
Q
What do blood vessels supply?
A
Oxygen and nutrients
8
Q
What allows us to feel sensation ?
Eg: cold ,pain,heat
A
Nerves
9
Q
What do oil glands produce?
A
Oil to moisten the skin.
10
Q
What keeps the body warm?
A
Hairs
11
Q
What insulates the body?
A
Fat cells.
