Skin Structure Worksheet
Explore the layers and functions of human skin with this Grade 8 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.
Observe the diagram of the human skin cross-section below and answer the following questions.
1. Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for protecting the body from external damage and pathogens?
2. What is the main function of the sweat glands shown in the diagram?
3. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the skin?
Temperature regulation
Protection from UV rays
Digestion of food
Sensory reception
4. The outermost layer of the skin is called the:
Dermis
Hypodermis
Epidermis
Subcutaneous tissue
5. The skin is the largest organ in the human body.
True
False
6. Hair follicles are responsible for producing sweat.
True
False
7. The pigment that gives skin its color and protects it from UV radiation is called .
8. The layer of fat beneath the dermis, also known as the subcutaneous tissue, helps to the body.
9. Describe two ways the skin helps to regulate body temperature.