Dermatology Quiz

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Which one of these is the main function of the skin?

  • To protect the organs
  • To treat skin diseases
  • To study the skin
  • To create a barrier to the environment (correct)

What is dermatology?

  • The study of the skin's nature and structure
  • The study of skin diseases (correct)
  • The study of the body's organs
  • The treatment of the skin, hair, and nails

What is a dermatologist?

  • A professional who creates skincare products
  • A scientist who studies the skin's structure
  • A physician who specializes in the treatment of the skin, hair, and nails (correct)
  • A specialist who treats diseases of the organs

What are the two main divisions of the skin?

<p>Epidermis and dermis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the appendages of the skin?

<p>Structures that extend from the skin's surface (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the skin nourished?

<p>Through the blood vessels in the dermis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which three types of nerve fibers are found in the skin?

<p>Thermal, mechanical, and chemical fibers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the color of the skin?

<p>The amount of melanin in the skin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of glands found in the skin?

<p>Sweat glands and sebaceous glands (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the six important functions of the skin?

<p>Protection, sensation, regulation, absorption, excretion, and secretion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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