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Charmaine Junio
Human Anatomy Week 1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the three main layers of the skin? | Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. |
| What type of tissue makes up the epidermis? | Stratified squamous epithelium. |
| Which layer of skin contains blood vessels and nerve endings? | Dermis. |
| What are the two main layers of the dermis? | Papillary and reticular layers. |
| What is the fatty layer beneath the dermis called? | Hypodermis (subcutaneous layer). |
| What are the appendages of the skin? | Hair, nails, and glands. |
| Which type of sweat gland becomes active during puberty? | Apocrine sweat glands. |
| What skin condition is caused by lack of melanin? | Albinism. |
| What type of burn affects only the epidermis? | First-degree burn. |
| How does the skin contribute to homeostasis of body temperature? | Through sweating and blood vessel dilation/constriction. |