Skin Anatomy Worksheet
Explore the layers and functions of human skin with this Grade 7 science worksheet.
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Skin Anatomy Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color?
Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Subcutaneous tissue
2. The outermost layer of the skin is called the .
3. Hair follicles and sweat glands are located in the layer of the skin.
4. The primary function of the skin is to act as a protective against pathogens and UV radiation.
5. Describe one function of the skin and explain how it helps the human body.
6. The hypodermis is the innermost layer of the skin, primarily composed of fat cells.
True
False
7. Label the different layers of the skin in the diagram below.
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B:
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