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Structure of the Human Skin (Worksheet)
Q.1. Write T or True if the statement is true; write F or False if the statement is false.
_________ 1. Skin is the largest organ of the human body.
_________ 2. Human skin takes on same thickness, color, and texture all over the body.
_________ 3. The dermis is the outermost layer of skin.
Q.2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
a) ______________ is a pigment that gives skin its color.
b) ______________ is located between the epidermis and the hypodermis.
c) ______________ is the innermost layer of the skin that is mainly composed of fat and
connective tissue.
Q.3. Use the words in the box below to label the parts of the Human Skin.
 Dermis
 Epidermis
 Hair bulb
 Sweat pore
 Hair
 Sweat gland
 Nerves
 Hypodermis
 Blood vessels
Q.4. Which layer of the skin has no blood vessels?
a) Hypodermis
b) Dermis
c) Subcutis
d) Epidermis
Q.5. Which layer of the skin contains pain and touch receptors?
a) Hypodermis
b) Dermis
c) Subcutis
d) Epidermis
Q.6. Which of the following is NOT a function of human skin?
a) Participates in vitamin D synthesis
b) Regulates body temperature
c) Allows for sense of smell
d) Prevents entry of bacteria