Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin assessment questions

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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