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Skin facts - quiz

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Test your knowledge about your skin with our quick health quiz. Learn about the structure of skin, hair and nails, and how melanin affects your skin colour.

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Test your knowledge about your skin with our quick health quiz. Learn about the structure of skin, hair and nails, and how melanin affects your skin colour.

1. What are the two major skin layers?




2. Which material is the main component of surface skin cells?




3. What kind of substance is secreted by the sebaceous glands?




4. What are the main components of the skin’s cooling system?




5. What is melanin?




6. What is the main component of hair?




7. What are fingernails and toenails made of?




8. What is the cause of birthmarks on the skin?




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Score 0 to 2:
Skin is a complete mystery to you.

Score 3 to 5:
Not too bad, but you’ve got plenty of gaps in your knowledge.

Score 6 to 8:
Well done, you know a lot about skin.

> Check the correct answers.

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