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Which type of sweat gland responds to environmental changes and is found on the neck, back, and forehead?
Which type of sweat gland responds to environmental changes and is found on the neck, back, and forehead?
- Melanocytes
- Sebaceous glands
- Apocrine glands
- Eccrine glands (correct)
What is the function of sebum (skin oil)?
What is the function of sebum (skin oil)?
- To protect from water loss (correct)
- To decrease the amount of UV light that penetrates the skin
- To attach to and make sweat
- To produce pigments
Where are melanocytes found in the skin?
Where are melanocytes found in the skin?
- In the epidermis
- In the stratum basale (correct)
- In the dermis
- In the subcutaneous layer
What is the main function of melanocytes?
What is the main function of melanocytes?
Which type of melanin is produced by darker skinned and darker haired people?
Which type of melanin is produced by darker skinned and darker haired people?
What is the main source of melanin production in the skin?
What is the main source of melanin production in the skin?
Where are melanosomes arranged in the skin?
Where are melanosomes arranged in the skin?
What is the purpose of melanosomes in the skin?
What is the purpose of melanosomes in the skin?
What accounts for variations in skin color among individuals?
What accounts for variations in skin color among individuals?
Which layer of the skin is responsible for sensory reception and temperature control?
Which layer of the skin is responsible for sensory reception and temperature control?
What is the function of collagen in the connective tissue?
What is the function of collagen in the connective tissue?
Which layer of the epidermis is composed of several layers of rough, flake-like dead cells?
Which layer of the epidermis is composed of several layers of rough, flake-like dead cells?
Which layer of the epidermis is absent in thin skin?
Which layer of the epidermis is absent in thin skin?
What is the function of the subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis)?
What is the function of the subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis)?
Which layer of the skin is avascular, meaning it has no blood supply?
Which layer of the skin is avascular, meaning it has no blood supply?
What is the function of the stratum granulosum in the epidermis?
What is the function of the stratum granulosum in the epidermis?
Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for new cell production?
Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for new cell production?
What type of connective tissue is found in the subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis)?
What type of connective tissue is found in the subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis)?
Which layer of the skin provides flexible strength to tissues?
Which layer of the skin provides flexible strength to tissues?
Which layer of the skin is responsible for producing sweat and sebum?
Which layer of the skin is responsible for producing sweat and sebum?
Which layer of the skin is thicker and deeper, also known as the 'true skin'?
Which layer of the skin is thicker and deeper, also known as the 'true skin'?
Which layer of the skin is avascular, meaning it lacks a blood supply?
Which layer of the skin is avascular, meaning it lacks a blood supply?
What type of tissue is the subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) made of?
What type of tissue is the subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) made of?
Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for new cell production?
Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for new cell production?
Which layer of the epidermis is composed of several layers of rough, flake-like dead cells?
Which layer of the epidermis is composed of several layers of rough, flake-like dead cells?
Where are melanosomes arranged in the skin?
Where are melanosomes arranged in the skin?
What is the function of collagen in the connective tissue?
What is the function of collagen in the connective tissue?
Which type of sweat gland responds to emotional stress and is found in genital areas and axilla?
Which type of sweat gland responds to emotional stress and is found in genital areas and axilla?
Which layer of the epidermis contains melanocytes and is responsible for producing pigments that protect the skin from UV light?
Which layer of the epidermis contains melanocytes and is responsible for producing pigments that protect the skin from UV light?
What is the main function of sebum (skin oil)?
What is the main function of sebum (skin oil)?
Which type of melanin is produced by lighter skinned and lighter haired people?
Which type of melanin is produced by lighter skinned and lighter haired people?
Where are melanosomes arranged in the skin?
Where are melanosomes arranged in the skin?
What is the function of collagen in the connective tissue?
What is the function of collagen in the connective tissue?
Which layer of the epidermis is composed of several layers of rough, flake-like dead cells?
Which layer of the epidermis is composed of several layers of rough, flake-like dead cells?
What accounts for variations in skin color among individuals?
What accounts for variations in skin color among individuals?
What is the main source of melanin production in the skin?
What is the main source of melanin production in the skin?
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