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Which layer of the skin contains keratinocytes, melanocytes, Merkel cells, and Langerhan cells?
Which layer of the skin contains keratinocytes, melanocytes, Merkel cells, and Langerhan cells?
- Stratum Basale (correct)
- Stratum Granulosum
- Stratum Corneum
- Stratum Lucidum
Which layer of the skin is responsible for blister formation?
Which layer of the skin is responsible for blister formation?
- Stratum Granulosum
- Stratum Corneum
- Stratum Lucidum
- Basement Membrane Zone (BMZ) (correct)
Which layer of the dermis contains a complex of cutaneous blood vessels?
Which layer of the dermis contains a complex of cutaneous blood vessels?
- Reticular Dermis (correct)
- Papillary Dermis
- Stratum Basale
- Hypodermis
Which layer of the skin attaches the dermis to the underlying structures and is comprised of loose connective tissue and fat cells?
Which layer of the skin attaches the dermis to the underlying structures and is comprised of loose connective tissue and fat cells?
What is the major component of the dermis?
What is the major component of the dermis?
What is the main function of platelets in wound healing?
What is the main function of platelets in wound healing?
Which cell synthesizes collagen and other extracellular matrix substances?
Which cell synthesizes collagen and other extracellular matrix substances?
During the inflammatory phase of wound healing, which of the following is NOT a characteristic?
During the inflammatory phase of wound healing, which of the following is NOT a characteristic?
Which cells are responsible for phagocytosing bacteria and foreign material during the inflammatory phase?
Which cells are responsible for phagocytosing bacteria and foreign material during the inflammatory phase?
What is the purpose of the proliferative phase of wound healing?
What is the purpose of the proliferative phase of wound healing?
Which phase of wound healing is characterized by the presence of a scar that is shrinking, thinning, and paling?
Which phase of wound healing is characterized by the presence of a scar that is shrinking, thinning, and paling?
What is the primary method of wound closure in which wound edges are approximated by sutures or staples?
What is the primary method of wound closure in which wound edges are approximated by sutures or staples?
Which of the following is NOT a type of chronic wound?
Which of the following is NOT a type of chronic wound?
What is one of the factors that can impede the migration of epidermal cells in a wound?
What is one of the factors that can impede the migration of epidermal cells in a wound?
Which layer of the skin is the protective layer?
Which layer of the skin is the protective layer?
What is the pH range of normal skin?
What is the pH range of normal skin?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
What percentage of body weight does the skin account for?
What percentage of body weight does the skin account for?
Which of the following is a characteristic of healthy skin?
Which of the following is a characteristic of healthy skin?
Which of the following is NOT found in the epidermis?
Which of the following is NOT found in the epidermis?
Which layer of the epidermis is the innermost layer?
Which layer of the epidermis is the innermost layer?
Which of the following factors can increase the risk of wound dehiscence and hernias?
Which of the following factors can increase the risk of wound dehiscence and hernias?
Which of the following can be used to clean chronic wounds?
Which of the following can be used to clean chronic wounds?
Which of the following health statuses can increase the risk of chronic wounds?
Which of the following health statuses can increase the risk of chronic wounds?
Which of the following factors is important for wound healing?
Which of the following factors is important for wound healing?
Which of the following factors can affect the nutritional storage in the body?
Which of the following factors can affect the nutritional storage in the body?
Which of the following factors can contribute to malnourishment?
Which of the following factors can contribute to malnourishment?
Which of the following is not mentioned as a cleaning agent for wounds?
Which of the following is not mentioned as a cleaning agent for wounds?
Which of the following factors is not mentioned as a risk factor for chronic wounds?
Which of the following factors is not mentioned as a risk factor for chronic wounds?
Which of the following factors is not mentioned as important for wound healing?
Which of the following factors is not mentioned as important for wound healing?
