10 Questions
What is the primary function of the skin's protective barrier?
All of the above
Which specialized sensory receptors in the skin are most sensitive to light touch?
Meissner corpuscles
Where are sensory nerves connected to hair follicles located?
Throughout the skin
What is the role of the sympathetic nervous system in thermoregulation?
All of the above
Which layer of the skin contains Merkel cells, which are touch receptors?
Epidermis
What is the primary function of dermcidin, which is secreted by sweat glands?
To deter microbial overgrowth on the skin surface
Which specialized sensory receptors in the skin are most sensitive to vibration?
Pacinian corpuscles
Where are the skin's sensory receptors most concentrated?
On the tips of the fingers
What is the primary function of the arrector pili muscles in the skin?
To contract and cause the hairs to stand up
Which layer of the skin contains the highest density of sensory nerve endings?
Dermis
Test your knowledge on the human body's movement involving bones, joints, muscles, and the integumentary system. Explore the layers and functions of the skin, along with its sensory and nerve connections to the brain.
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