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Questions and Answers
Which fiber provides flexible strength to tissues?
Which fiber provides flexible strength to tissues?
- Keratin
- Collagen (correct)
- Fibrin
- Elastin
Which layer of the skin is avascular?
Which layer of the skin is avascular?
- Subcutaneous tissue
- Stratum corneum
- Dermis
- Epidermis (correct)
Which layer of the skin is responsible for sensory reception (touch)?
Which layer of the skin is responsible for sensory reception (touch)?
- Subcutaneous tissue
- Epidermis
- Stratum basale
- Dermis (correct)
Which layer of the epidermis is absent in thin skin?
Which layer of the epidermis is absent in thin skin?
Which layer of the epidermis contains several layers of rough, flakelike dead cells?
Which layer of the epidermis contains several layers of rough, flakelike dead cells?
Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for new-cell production?
Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for new-cell production?
Where can collagen be found?
Where can collagen be found?
Which layer of the skin lies beneath the dermis?
Which layer of the skin lies beneath the dermis?
Flashcards
What type of fiber gives tissues flexible strength?
What type of fiber gives tissues flexible strength?
Collagen is a fibrous protein that provides flexible strength to tissues.
Which skin layer lacks blood vessels?
Which skin layer lacks blood vessels?
The epidermis is the outermost layer of skin and doesn't have its own blood vessels.
What skin layer handles sensory reception?
What skin layer handles sensory reception?
The dermis contains sensory receptors that detect touch.
Which epidermis layer is absent in thin skin?
Which epidermis layer is absent in thin skin?
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What epidermis layer has dead, flaky cells?
What epidermis layer has dead, flaky cells?
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Where are new skin cells made?
Where are new skin cells made?
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Where can collagen be found?
Where can collagen be found?
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What layer lies beneath the dermis?
What layer lies beneath the dermis?
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Study Notes
Skin Structure
- Collagen provides flexible strength to tissues.
Epidermis Layers
- The stratum lucidum layer is absent in thin skin.
- The stratum corneum layer contains several layers of rough, flakelike dead cells.
- The stratum basale layer is responsible for new-cell production.
Dermis and Hypodermis
- The dermis is avascular.
- The hypodermis is the layer of skin that lies beneath the dermis.
Collagen Location
- Collagen can be found in connective tissue.
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Test your knowledge of collagen and the layers of the skin with this quiz. Learn about the fiber's role in providing strength to tissues and discover the functions of the epidermis and dermis in the skin.
