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Which layer of skin is composed mainly of dense irregular connective tissue containing collagen and elastic fibres?
Which layer of skin is composed mainly of dense irregular connective tissue containing collagen and elastic fibres?
- Dermis (correct)
- Subcutaneous layer
- Hypodermis
- Epidermis
Which condition is the inherited inability to produce melanin?
Which condition is the inherited inability to produce melanin?
- Albinism (correct)
- Vitiligo
- Impetigo
- Erythema
Which characteristic of thick skin is NOT correct?
Which characteristic of thick skin is NOT correct?
- contains more sweat glands than thin skin
- All of these choices are correct (correct)
- does not contain hair follicles
- found in the palms, soles of the feet and fingertips
Which structure found in the skin plays an important role in thermoregulation?
Which structure found in the skin plays an important role in thermoregulation?
Which type of gland is connected to a hair follicle?
Which type of gland is connected to a hair follicle?
Which of the following does NOT contribute to the color of human skin?
Which of the following does NOT contribute to the color of human skin?
Which of the following is a true statement about keratin?
Which of the following is a true statement about keratin?
Which of the following structures in the skin help prevent water loss and inhibit bacterial growth?
Which of the following structures in the skin help prevent water loss and inhibit bacterial growth?
What is another name for the subcutaneous layer?
What is another name for the subcutaneous layer?
Which layer of the epidermis is composed of a keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
Which layer of the epidermis is composed of a keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
Which pigment is secreted by specialized cells in the skin and is capable of absorbing ultraviolet light?
Which pigment is secreted by specialized cells in the skin and is capable of absorbing ultraviolet light?
Which layer of the epidermis is present only in thick skin and is used in skin grafts?
Which layer of the epidermis is present only in thick skin and is used in skin grafts?
Which of the following causes blue and black colored bruises of the skin?
Which of the following causes blue and black colored bruises of the skin?
What is the innermost layer of the hair cortex?
What is the innermost layer of the hair cortex?
Which of the following is the white area at the base of the nail?
Which of the following is the white area at the base of the nail?
Which of the following is an itchy, flaky rash of skin caused by a fungal infection?
Which of the following is an itchy, flaky rash of skin caused by a fungal infection?
What is the protective membrane that surrounds and covers the heart?
What is the protective membrane that surrounds and covers the heart?
What is the cause of inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands?
What is the cause of inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands?
In a second-degree burn, what is damaged?
In a second-degree burn, what is damaged?
Why are facial burns considered critical?
Why are facial burns considered critical?
Which of the following is the most common type of skin cancer?
Which of the following is the most common type of skin cancer?
What is vitiligo?
What is vitiligo?
Which structures in the skin detect touch sensations?
Which structures in the skin detect touch sensations?
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