Skin FactsTrue or False Activity

Question 1

Skin is the largest organ in the body.

TRUE

Question 2

Skin functions the same regardless of colour.

TRUE

Question 3

Skin represents 5% of an average 12 year old’s body

weight.

FALSE

Question 4

Each 6.45cm2 of skin contains 650 sweat glands.

TRUE

Question 5

If the skin of an average adult was peeled off and laid flat, it

would measure 5m².

FALSE

Question 6

The thickest skin on your body is your scalp.

FALSE

Question 7

The thinnest skin on your body is your eyelids.

TRUE

Question 8

Scrubbing skin hard will prevent pimples.

FALSE

Question 9

Squeezing pimples gets rid of them faster.

FALSE

Question 10

Chocolate and greasy foods cause pimples.

FALSE

Question 11

Pimples aren't contagious.

TRUE

Question 12

Stress can cause pimples.

FALSE

Question 13

Blackheads are black because of dirt.

FALSE

Question 14

Pimples only affect teenagers.

FALSE

Question 15

Wearing makeup can cause pimples.

FALSE

Question 16

Pimples can be hereditary.

TRUE

Question 17

There is nothing that can be done for pimples.

FALSE