Question

Match the various units found in the dermis of the skin.

1. insulation A) capillaries
2. food supply B) fat cells
3. follicle C) hair shaft
4. sweat gland D) cooling
5. touch E) nerve endings

Answer 1

1. insulation B. fat cells - it is not uncommon to say that people who weigh a lot generally preserve more heat
2. food supply A. capillaries - they transport food
3. follicle C. hair shaft
4. sweat gland D. cooling - your body cools down when you sweat
5. touch E. nerve endings - nerves help you feel things