23 Questions
Which layer of skin is composed mainly of dense irregular connective tissue containing collagen and elastic fibres?
Dermis
Which condition is the inherited inability to produce melanin?
Albinism
Which characteristic of thick skin is NOT correct?
All of these choices are correct
Which structure found in the skin plays an important role in thermoregulation?
Sebaceous glands
Which type of gland is connected to a hair follicle?
Sebaceous gland
Which of the following does NOT contribute to the color of human skin?
Vitamin B
Which of the following is a true statement about keratin?
It is a protein that helps form hair, nails, and skin.
Which of the following structures in the skin help prevent water loss and inhibit bacterial growth?
Sweat glands
What is another name for the subcutaneous layer?
Hypodermis
Which layer of the epidermis is composed of a keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
Stratum corneum
Which pigment is secreted by specialized cells in the skin and is capable of absorbing ultraviolet light?
Melanin
Which layer of the epidermis is present only in thick skin and is used in skin grafts?
Stratum lucidum
Which of the following causes blue and black colored bruises of the skin?
Hematoma
What is the innermost layer of the hair cortex?
Medulla
Which of the following is the white area at the base of the nail?
Lunula
Which of the following is an itchy, flaky rash of skin caused by a fungal infection?
All of these
What is the protective membrane that surrounds and covers the heart?
Pericardium
What is the cause of inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands?
Bacterial infection
In a second-degree burn, what is damaged?
The epidermis and upper dermis
Why are facial burns considered critical?
They can cause swelling and suffocation
Which of the following is the most common type of skin cancer?
Basal cell carcinoma
What is vitiligo?
A chronic disorder causing depigmentation patches
Which structures in the skin detect touch sensations?
Free nerve endings
Test your knowledge of skin anatomy with this quiz. Multiple choice questions cover topics like keratin, epidermal cells, and skin structures. See how well you know the various components of the skin!
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