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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #40086 Short Skin
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You will see a video detailing the structure and composition of human skin. Listen to the recording and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.

Transcript:

Skin, the largest single organ of the human body, is comprised of three distinct layers. Its foundation is a subcutaneous layer of fat which supplies nutrients to the other two layers and cushions and insulates the body. Above the fat is the dermis, a layer of dense connective tissue. The dermis consists mostly of fibrous proteins which give the skin flexibility and strength. Above the dermis is the epidermis, a surface layer of closely packed epithelial cells. In this micrograph of skin, these layers are clearly visible: epidermis, dermis, and fat.

What is the function of the subcutaneous layer in the skin?

* Listen to the recording and select the correct answer

Result:

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Option 3: "It supplies nutrients to the other layers and insulates the body."

Explanation: This option is correct because the text explicitly states that the subcutaneous layer of fat supplies nutrients to the other layers and cushions and insulates the body. This aligns perfectly with the main idea presented in the text.

Option 1: "It acts as the primary barrier against environmental hazards."

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text does not mention the subcutaneous layer acting as a barrier. The primary barrier function is typically associated with the epidermis, which is the outermost layer of skin.

Option 2: "It provides colour and pigmentation to the skin."

Explanation: This option is incorrect as the text does not attribute color or pigmentation to the subcutaneous layer. Instead, pigmentation is primarily a function of the epidermis, where melanin is produced.

Option 4: "It is responsible for the sensation of touch and pain."

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the sensation of touch and pain is primarily associated with the dermis, which contains nerve endings. The text does not attribute this function to the subcutaneous layer.

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