Human Anatomy: Skin Structure Quiz

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What is the largest organ of the body?

Skin

The epidermis is a _____ barrier.

waterproof

Which layer of skin is responsible for synthesizing and storing vitamin D?

  • Epidermis (correct)
  • Dermis
  • Hypodermis
  • None of the above

The thinnest part of the skin is found on the palmar surface of the hand.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelium is the epidermis made of?

<p>Keratinized epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of collagen is most abundant in the dermis?

<p>Type I collagen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Meissner's corpuscles responsible for?

<p>Sensitivity to light touch</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following receptors with their sensitivity:

<p>Meissner's corpuscles = Sensitivity to light touch Krause corpuscles = Thermoreceptors Ruffini endings = Skin stretch Pacinian corpuscles = Vibration &amp; pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

The epidermis renews itself every 10-15 days.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The thickest part of the skin is the _____ surface of the hand.

<p>palmar</p> Signup and view all the answers

What layer of the skin contains Merkel cells?

<p>Basal (germinal) layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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