Skin Structure Quiz
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The layer of the epidermis which contain scale-like cells that are continually shedding
A. epidermis
B. stratum corneum
C. dermis
D. papillary layer
Fatty tissue found below the dermis is:
A. papillae
B. papillary layer
C. tactile
D. subcutaneous tissue
What is the muscle that pulls hair upright?
A. bicep femoris
B. arrector pili
C. hair follicle
D. arrector spinae
The medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin, structure, functions, diseases and treatment is called:
A. histology
B. dermatology
C. etiology
D. trichology
What is the top layer of the skin called?
A. Dermis
B. Subcutaneous layer
C. Epidermis
D. Matrix
Which of the following is not a function of the skin
A. Protection
B. Temperature
C. Excretion
D. Transportation
Adipose tissue is most abundant in the ________________ layer under the skin.
A. epidermal
B. dermal
C. subcutaneous
D. transdermal
The skin contains two types of duct glands that extract oil, sweat and toxins:
A. sudoriferous glands and sweat glands
B. sebaceous glands and oil glands
C. sweat and heat glands
D. sebaceous and sudoriferous glands
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
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
_________ 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
The skin is thinnest on the
A. lips
B. elbows
C. palms and soles
D. eyelids
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
Nerve fibers that react to heat, cold, touch pressure and pain
A. motor nerve fibers
B. sensory nerve fibers
C. secretory nerve fibers
D. excretory nerve fibers
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 and thinnest layer of the skin is the:
A. surface
B. epidermis
C. subcutaneous
D. dermis
The dermis is made up of two layers which are the:
A. stratum corneum and stratum lucidum
B. stratum granulosum and epidermis
C. papillary and reticular
D. papillary and corium
As we age, elastin fibers naturally weaken causing a loss of:
A. elasticity
B. porosity
C. absorption
D. pigment
Identify the layer labeled “A”.
A. dermis
B. epidermis
C. subcutaneous
What produces sebum?
A. artery
B. sweat gland
C. salivary gland
D. sebaceous gland
How many layers are there in the skin
A. 1
B. 3
C. 5
D. 7
What detects pain?
A. nerve endings
B. pacinian corpuscle
C. Meissner’s corpuscle
D. vein
Where can you find a layer of dead skin cells?
A. in the dermis
B. in the epidermis
C. in the hypodermis
D. this layer does not exist, dead skin cells fall off right away and are immediately repaired
The skin varies in thickness and and is found to be thickest on the:
A. lips
B. elbows
C. palms and soles
D. eyelids
Identify the structure labeled “I”.
A. hair follicle
B. dermal capillaries
C. sebaceous gland
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