Chapter 7 Skin Structure Worksheet

Medical branch of science
Largest organ of human body
Average adult skin weighs __lbs
Surface of healthy skin is slightly
Thickened skin from pressure develops a
Skin on the scalp has
The outermost thinnest layer of skin
Epidermis has __ layers
Layer of skin that is treated by cosmetologist
Fibrous protein that is principal component of hair and nails
Shedding of skin cells first begins at the stratum _____ layer
Basal cell layer is also known as the
Skin pigment
Also known as derma corium, cutis, or true skin
Dermis layer is ___ times thicker than epidermis
Muscle that causes goosebumps
Outer most layer of the dermis
Fatty tissue found below the dermis
Nerve fibers that carry impulses from the brain to the muscles
Body part that sends messages to the brain
Helps protect sensitive cells from UV rays
Oil glands connected to hair follicles
Vitamin may help improve skins elasticity and thickness
Vitamin enables body to absorb and use calcium