Epithelial and Connective Tissues in Dermis Quiz

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Which layer of the epidermis is known as the 'prickly layer'?

Stratum Spinosum

What is the function of melanocytes in the skin?

Provide pigmentation

Which layer of the epidermis is mitotically active, producing daughter cells?

Stratum Basale

What is the primary function of dendritic cells found in the skin?

Assist in immune response

What is the main component of the papillary layer of the dermis?

Areolar connective tissue

Which structure sends fingerlike projections up into the epidermis?

Dermal papillae

What is the function of friction ridges in the skin?

Enhance gripping ability

What is the unique feature of sweat pores in friction ridges?

They create fingerprints

Which type of mechanoreceptor is responsible for responding to light touch?

Meissner's Corpuscles

What type of receptors respond to changes in temperature?

Thermoreceptors

Why does the skin's inability to slide easily for joint movement cause deep creases?

Due to the tight connection of the dermis to deeper structures

Which type of mechanoreceptor responds to constant touch or pressure?

Ruffini Corpuscles

Which region of the skin is described as avascular and innervated?

Epidermis

What is the main function of keratinocytes in the epidermis?

Produce keratin protein

What type of tissue underlies the epidermis in the skin?

Fibrous connective tissue

Which layer deep to the skin is mainly composed of adipose tissue that absorbs shock and insulates?

Hypodermis

Test your knowledge on epithelial tissue, connective tissue, and layers of the dermis including papillary and reticular dermis. Includes terms like areolar connective tissue, dense irregular connective tissue, and dermal papillae.

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