Histology & Embryology of Skin Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

Excretion of excess water

What is the approximate weight of the integument (skin and its appendages) in a person weighing 70 kg?

4 kg

In terms of thickness, the skin generally ranges between:

3 - 5 mm

Which of the following is responsible for the regulation of body temperature?

Blood vessels and glands of the dermis Signup and view all the answers

The skin is continuous with the mucous membranes of which of the following systems?

Gastrointestinal and respiratory systems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the integument?

Hypodermis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of sebaceous glands in the skin?

Producing oil for lubrication and protection Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of sweat glands in the skin?

Regulating body temperature Signup and view all the answers

The color of the skin depends on:

Vascularization and pigmentation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of nails in the integumentary system?

Protection of fingertips and toes Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate surface area of the skin in a person weighing 70 kg?

4.5 m² Signup and view all the answers

What is excreted from the sweat glands in addition to sweat?

Ions such as Na, K, and Cl Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin is primarily composed of irregular dense connective tissue?

Dermis Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sweat glands are found only in specific areas such as axilla and anal region?

Apocrine sweat glands Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of arrector pili muscles?

Erection of hair follicles Signup and view all the answers

Which skin layer is present only in thick skin that covers the palms and soles?

Stratum lucidum Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of sebaceous glands?

Production of oil for skin and hair Signup and view all the answers

In which layer of the epidermis do cells still have nuclei?

Stratum granulosum Signup and view all the answers

Where are apocrine sweat glands primarily found?

Axilla and anal region Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin is known for its function as a water barrier to prevent water loss?

Stratum corneum Signup and view all the answers

Where are eccrine sweat glands found throughout the body except for specific areas?

Palms and soles Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin primarily consists of loose connective tissue containing varying amounts of fat?

Hypodermis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of langerhans cells in the epidermis?

Antigen presentation among keratinocytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate weight of the integument (skin and its appendages) in a person weighing 70 kg?

5 kg Signup and view all the answers

In which layer of the skin are the sebaceous, eccrine, and apocrine sweat glands located?

Dermis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following functions is NOT associated with the skin?

Respiration Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of arrector pili muscles in the integumentary system?

Raising hair follicles Signup and view all the answers

At which body regions are apocrine sweat glands primarily found?

Axilla and anal region Signup and view all the answers

What is excreted from the sweat glands in addition to sweat?

Water and electrolytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of nails in the integumentary system?

Protection of fingertips Signup and view all the answers

Which skin layer is responsible for preventing water loss and acting as a barrier?

Stratum corneum Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate surface area of the skin in a person weighing 70 kg?

2.5 m² Signup and view all the answers

Where are eccrine sweat glands found throughout the body except for specific areas?

Palms and soles Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Merkel cells in the skin?

Act as mechanoreceptors Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the epidermis is known for its function as a water barrier to prevent water loss?

Stratum corneum Signup and view all the answers

Where are apocrine sweat glands primarily found?

Axilla, areola of the nipple, and anal region Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Langerhans cells in the epidermis?

Antigen presenting dendritic cells Signup and view all the answers

In terms of thickness, how does thick skin differ from thin skin?

Thick skin lacks hair follicles Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of sebaceous glands in the skin?

Produce sebum for skin texture and hair flexibility Signup and view all the answers

What is excreted from the sweat glands in addition to sweat?

Odorless viscous product gaining distinctive odor after being metabolized by bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the integument?

Blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of sweat glands in the skin?

Control body temperature through sweat excretion Signup and view all the answers

The color of the skin depends on:

Melanin synthesized by melanocytes Signup and view all the answers

Histology & Embryology of Skin Quiz

Questions and Answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

What is the approximate weight of the integument (skin and its appendages) in a person weighing 70 kg?

In terms of thickness, the skin generally ranges between:

Which of the following is responsible for the regulation of body temperature?

The skin is continuous with the mucous membranes of which of the following systems?

Which of the following is NOT a component of the integument?

What is the main function of sebaceous glands in the skin?

What is the primary function of sweat glands in the skin?

The color of the skin depends on:

What is the main function of nails in the integumentary system?

What is the approximate surface area of the skin in a person weighing 70 kg?

What is excreted from the sweat glands in addition to sweat?

Which layer of the skin is primarily composed of irregular dense connective tissue?

Which type of sweat glands are found only in specific areas such as axilla and anal region?

What is the primary function of arrector pili muscles?

Which skin layer is present only in thick skin that covers the palms and soles?

What is the primary function of sebaceous glands?

In which layer of the epidermis do cells still have nuclei?

Where are apocrine sweat glands primarily found?

Which layer of the skin is known for its function as a water barrier to prevent water loss?

Where are eccrine sweat glands found throughout the body except for specific areas?

Which layer of the skin primarily consists of loose connective tissue containing varying amounts of fat?

What is the primary function of langerhans cells in the epidermis?

What is the approximate weight of the integument (skin and its appendages) in a person weighing 70 kg?

In which layer of the skin are the sebaceous, eccrine, and apocrine sweat glands located?

Which of the following functions is NOT associated with the skin?

What is the primary function of arrector pili muscles in the integumentary system?

At which body regions are apocrine sweat glands primarily found?

What is excreted from the sweat glands in addition to sweat?

What is the primary function of nails in the integumentary system?

Which skin layer is responsible for preventing water loss and acting as a barrier?

What is the approximate surface area of the skin in a person weighing 70 kg?

Where are eccrine sweat glands found throughout the body except for specific areas?

What is the main function of Merkel cells in the skin?

Which layer of the epidermis is known for its function as a water barrier to prevent water loss?

Where are apocrine sweat glands primarily found?

What is the primary function of Langerhans cells in the epidermis?

In terms of thickness, how does thick skin differ from thin skin?

What is the primary function of sebaceous glands in the skin?

What is excreted from the sweat glands in addition to sweat?

Which of the following is NOT a component of the integument?

What is the primary function of sweat glands in the skin?

The color of the skin depends on:

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