Name: ____________________________ Class: _______________________ Date:___________________
The Senses
Total Score
SKIN, HAIR, AND NAIL QUIZ ________ / _______
Answer Sheet
Directions: Write the letter on the line next to the statement that best describes each
word. (1 point each)
I
1. ________
The outer layer of the skin
C
A. Subcutaneous
2. ________ The middle layer of the skin
B. Follicle
A
3. ________
The bottom layer of the skin
C. Dermis
E
4. ________
Sends messages to the brain.
D. Oil Gland
D
5. ________ Structure in the skin that produces sebum
E. Nerves
G
6. ________
Two types, carry blood throughout the body
F. Sweat
F
7. ________
Cools the body down
G. Blood Vessels
H
8. ________ Allows us to have the sense of touch
H. Skin
B
9. ________
Tiny tube in the skin that hair grows out of
I. Epidermis
J
10.________
Regulates body temperature, keeps heat in
J. Goosebumps
Directions: Describe one way to care for your skin, hair, and nails. Write the
description next to each. (1 point each)
List 1 way to care for each.
11.
12.
13.
(answers will vary)
Skin Keep your skin clean by take a bath or shower
Protect your skin from the sun by applying sunscreen
Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner
Hair Let your hair air dry
Brush or comb gently
Keep them short and clean
Nails Cut them in the shape of the tip of your finger
Change your socks daily, wear flip flops at public pools rooms
Directions: Fill in the blank (1 point each)
Acne
14. ___________________
is a skin condition characterized by whiteheads,
blackheads, and inflamed red pimples.
Warts
15.____________________ are tiny skin infections caused by a virus.
Dandruff
16.____________________
is flaking of the outer layer of dead skin cells from the
scalp.
Oil
Glands
17. Acne can occur when your skin’s _____________
______________
make too
much oil.
skin
18. A dermatologist is a doctor that specializes with _____________
problems.
Directions: Label the diagram using the words from the word bank. (1 point each)
Subcutaneous
Epidermis
Oil Gland
19. Epidermis
20. Oil Gland
21. Dermis
22. Sweat Gland
23. Hair Follicle
24. Subcutaneous
Dermis
Hair Follicle
Sweat Gland