5 Questions
What is the composition of the epidermis?
Stratified squamous keratinized epithelium
Which layer of the skin is not considered part of the skin but consists of loose connective tissue?
Hypodermis
What is the main function of the skin?
Protects the body against injury, desiccation, and infection
What are the epidermal derivatives found in the skin?
Sweat glands, hair follicles, sebaceous glands, nails, and mammary glands
What type of cells are predominantly found in the epidermis?
Keratinocytes
This quiz covers the composition and layers of the skin, including the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. It also touches on the epidermal derivatives such as sweat glands, hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and nails.
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