Skin Structure Quiz
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The underlying or inner layer of the skin which is also call the corium, cutis, or true skin is the
A. epidermis
B. dermis
C. papillary layer
D. subcutaneous tissue
Adipose tissue is most abundant in the ________________ layer under the skin.
A. epidermal
B. dermal
C. subcutaneous
D. transdermal
_________ play an important role in the skin’s health often aiding in healing, softening, keeping skin healthy and fighting diseases of the skin.
A. Oils
B. Vitamins
C. Lubricants
D. Antiseptics
Nerve endings are most abundant on the
A. eyelids
B. elbows
C. fingertips
D. palms and soles
Which of the following is not a function of the skin
A. Protection
B. Temperature
C. Excretion
D. Transportation
The fatty layer found beneath the dermis is called:
A. subcutaneous
B. lymphatics
C. capilllaries
D. subarterial
The principle functions of the skin are protection, heat regulation, and
A. secretion, absorption and temperature
B. secretion, absorption and elasticity
C. excretion, secretion, and absorption
D. absorption, secretion and preservation
What detects pain?
A. nerve endings
B. pacinian corpuscle
C. Meissner’s corpuscle
D. vein
What is the oily substance that hydrates the skin, prevents it from being dry and makes it waterproof?
A. sweat
B. cerumen
C. sebum
D. humus
The outermost layer of the skin which is commonly called the cuticle is technically called the:
A. epidermis
B. dermis
C. papillary layer
D. subcutaneous tissue
What is the top layer of the skin called?
A. Dermis
B. Subcutaneous layer
C. Epidermis
D. Matrix
Part of the motor nerve fiber, what is responsible for our skin getting goose bumps?
A. sebaceous gland
B. arrectory pili muscle
C. sudoriferous gland
D. excretory follicle
What produces sweat?
A. pore
B. sweat gland
C. sebaceous gland
D. epidermis
As we age, elastin fibers naturally weaken causing a loss of:
A. elasticity
B. porosity
C. absorption
D. pigment
The skin is thinnest on the
A. lips
B. elbows
C. palms and soles
D. eyelids