SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
Use these questions to quickly revise the skin for your ITEC level 3 anatomy, physiology and pathology certificate
Name 3 functions of the skin
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What is the purpose of the fatty layer under the surface of the skin?
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What is the name of the muscle that gives us “goose – pimples “?
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The most numerous and widespread sweat glands are called the _______________ sweat glands
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The _________________ sweat glands are found mainly in the armpits and in the genital area
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Name the 5 layers of the epidermis
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Name the two layers of the dermis
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The blood vessels and sensory receptors are found in the (epidermis / dermis)
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