The Marvels of Skin
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Which layer of the skin is the outermost protective shield of the body?

  • Epithelial cells
  • Epidermis (correct)
  • Dermis
  • Connective tissue
  • What is the surface area of the skin in square meters?

  • 2.0 to 5.0
  • 1.5 to 4.0
  • 1.2 to 2.2 (correct)
  • 2.5 to 3.5
  • What percentage of total body weight does the skin account for in the average adult?

  • 90%
  • 50%
  • 100%
  • 70% (correct)
  • Which layer of the skin is a tough, leathery layer composed mostly of dense connective tissue?

    <p>Dermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How thick can the skin be in millimeters in different parts of the body?

    <p>1.5 to 4.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

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