Biology: The Dynamics of Life, California Edition

Section 1: Skin: The Body's Protection

Skin: The Body's Protection

1.
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This image shows a section of dermis during the healing process. What is this part called?
A)a scab
B)keratin
C)an oil gland
D)hair follicles
2.
Skin is the main organ of __________.
A)the sacromeres
B)the axial skeleton
C)the endocrine system
D)the integumentary system
3.
Which type of skin tissue helps detect external stimuli?
A)nervous
B)epithelial
C)connective
D)muscle
4.
Some cells in the interior of the epidermis contain __________.
A)hair follicles
B)marrow cavity
C)melanin
D)scabs
5.
Which of these changes to skin is the result of the aging process?
A)skin ridges change so that fingerprints become less unique
B)skin gains elasticity
C)skin gets drier
D)skin gets much less exposure to ultraviolet rays
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