Unit 5
Name the most important function of the skin
To protect
What are pores?
Small holes found in the skin
Please define the word "camouflage"
To hide by changing how something looks
What animals is commonly killed for its fur?
Minks
What does the body do when it needs to cool off?
Sweats and increases the blood flow
What happens to the skin when you wash it too frequently?
The skin will dry out (and produce more oil)
How do king snakes and coral snakes differ?
King snakes have a similar pattern but do not contain poison
What does "debate" mean?
a discussion describing opposite opinions
What organ covers the entire body?
The skin
What products should be avoided when washing the skin?
Products that contain scrubs or alcohol
How do stripes protect zebras?
They blend into their surroundings to confuse their predator
What does Paul think its ok to wear fur?
2 reasons
1. He believes people need it to protect themselves from the cold
2. He believes it is the same as killing animals for meat
What is an appropriate definition for the word "slightest"?
Lightest or smallest
What are the negative effects of popping a pimple?
(Please name three)
1. Increased redness or pain
2. Infection
3. Scars
What are three advantages of hippos sweat?
1. acts like sunscreen (protect from sun)
2. Protects from annoying bugs
3. Kills bacteria on the skin
What are the conditions of fur farms?
They are small, crowded, and dirty
How does the body warm up when we are feeling cold?
The skin narrows the blood vessels
What can stress do to the skin?
Produce a hormone that leads to excess oil and block the pores
What is the opposite of predator?
Prey
How do animals killed for fur differ from animals killed for food?
They are beaten to death or skinned alive