Skin Anatomy Worksheet
Explore the layers and functions of human skin with this Grade 6 science worksheet.
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Skin Anatomy Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the diagram of the skin as needed.
Observe the diagram of the human skin cross-section below:
1. Which layer of the skin is the outermost protective layer?
Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Subcutaneous layer
2. What is the main function of sweat glands in the skin?
To produce hair
To regulate body temperature
To give skin color
To provide insulation
3. The is the layer of skin that contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles.
4. Melanin is a pigment that gives skin its and protects it from UV radiation.
5. The skin is the largest organ in the human body.
True
False
6. The hypodermis is primarily made of muscle tissue.
True
False
7. List three important functions of the skin.