True or False
The skin acts as a barrier for keeping bacteria and viruses out of the body.
True
The middle layer of skin that contains the hair follicles.
What is the Dermis.
The dead skin that flakes off the scalp due to dryness, infrequent shampooing or irritation.
Dandruff
The area of your mouth that includes lips, teeth, and the tongue.
What is the Oral Cavity
A severe type of acne that that requires medical attention.
What is Cystic Acne
Skin is the 2nd largest organ in the body
False. It's the biggest.
THe innermost layer of skin; contains fat, blood vessels, nerve endings, and attaches to bone/muscles
What is the Hypodermis
Small insects that attach to the hair and feed on human blood.
What are Lice
A sticky colorless substance formed by bacteria in the mouth which coats the teeth and slowly dissolves enamel.
Plaque
Holes in the teeth caused by eat away at tooth enamel.
Cavity or Cavities
There are around 50,000 hairs on your head.
False. You have way more than that... double... maybe even triple that number.
The outermost layer of skin which protects the body from foreign substances.
What is the Epidermis
How many hairs do you lose each day?
50-100
An inflammation of the gums.
Gingivitis
Does the body produce more or less sweat when you reach puberty?
More
Acne is a rare condition.
False
Skin condition where inflamed, clogged hair follicles cause pimples.
What is Acne
Yes or No. Is oily hair a problem for teens?
Yes
An infection in which bacteria gets beneath the gums & destroys gum and bone.
Periodontis
How many times a day to doctors recommend that you should wash your face?
Twice
A dermatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in in eye care.
False
Hair follicles underneath your skin that contain oil producing glands.
What are pores.
Are head lice contagious?
Yes
Halitosis
Name of the hard protein that makes up fingernail and toenails.
What is Keratin