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Which part of the skin is composed of stratified epithelium?
Which part of the skin is composed of stratified epithelium?
- Superficial fascia
- Deep fascia
- Epidermis (correct)
- Dermis
What is the primary function of the thickened epidermis on the palms and soles?
What is the primary function of the thickened epidermis on the palms and soles?
- To regulate temperature
- To resist wear and tear (correct)
- To reduce friction (correct)
- To increase flexibility
Which of the following structures is NOT a skin appendage?
Which of the following structures is NOT a skin appendage?
- Sebaceous glands
- Hair shafts
- Nails (correct)
- Sweat glands
What type of tissue makes up the dermis?
What type of tissue makes up the dermis?
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To what is the dermis connected?
To what is the dermis connected?
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Which type of fascia invests the deeper structures of the body?
Which type of fascia invests the deeper structures of the body?
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Study Notes
Skin
- Divided into two main parts: epidermis (superficial) and dermis (deep)
- Epidermis is a stratified epithelium, found on palms of hands and soles of feet, and is extremely thick to resist wear and tear
- Dermis is composed of dense connective tissue, containing blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves
- Dermis is connected to the underlying deep fascia, also known as subcutaneous tissue
Skin Appendages
- Include nails, hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands
Fascia
- Two main types: superficial fascia and deep fascia
- Superficial fascia lies between skin and underlying muscles and bones, and is composed of loose areolar and adipose tissue
- Superficial fascia unites the dermis of the skin to the underlying deep fascia
- Deep fascia is a membranous layer of connective tissue, investing deeper structures of the body
- Deep fascia forms well-defined layers in the neck
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Learn about the basic structure of skin, including the epidermis and dermis, and their functions in human anatomy. This quiz covers the characteristics of each layer and their importance in the body.
