Skin Structure Worksheet
Explore the layers and functions of human skin with this Grade 6 science worksheet.
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Skin Structure Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the diagram of the skin structure when necessary.
Diagram: Cross Section of Human Skin
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 provide insulation
To protect against UV radiation
3. The skin is the largest of the human body.
4. Hair follicles are found in the layer of the skin.
5. The skin helps protect the body from and .
6. The dermis is the outermost layer of the skin.
True
False
7. Melanin is responsible for giving skin its color.
True
False
8. Name two important functions of the human skin.
9. Explain how the skin helps to keep you warm or cool.
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