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    UNIT 2.

    THE WORLD THROUGH OUR SENSES


    PART 2: THE SENSE OF TOUCH

    1. Which are the 2 layers of the skin?

    2. On which 2 things depends the sensitivity of the skin?

    3. What is the epidermis made of?

    4. Can water go through the epidermis? Why?

    5. The epidermis is a protective layer: It prevents _______________ from getting into the ________________. 6. The dermis consists of ______________________, _____________________________, ____________________________ and _____________________________________. 7. Which of the 2 layers can detect stimuli?

    8. Name the parts of the skin that you know:

    9. Describe the process happening in your body when someone pinches you.

    Silvia Pajares

    Science: Our senses

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