5 Questions
Which pigment determines the color of the skin?
Melanin
What is the most superficial layer of the skin?
Epidermis
What is responsible for the nutrition of the epidermis?
Underlying mocularsand
Which layer of the skin contains sweat glands and hair follicles?
Dermis
What is the function of the stratum corneum in the epidermis?
Protection from external damage
Study Notes
Skin Structure and Functions
- Melanin determines the color of the skin
Epidermis
- The stratum corneum is the most superficial layer of the skin
- The dermis is responsible for the nutrition of the epidermis
Dermis
- The dermal layer contains sweat glands and hair follicles
Epidermis Functions
- The stratum corneum provides a barrier function, preventing water loss and protecting from external factors
Test your knowledge of the skin's anatomy with this quiz. Identify the layers of the skin, including the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, and understand their functions and characteristics.
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