Human Physiology: Skin Layers and Functions Quiz

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Which layer of the skin is composed of a squamous epithelium layer including keratinocytes?

Epidermis (correct)

Dermis

Hypodermis

Mesodermis

Where do Langerhans cells originate from?

Granular layers of the epidermis

Mesoderm

Bone marrow (correct)

Neural crest cells

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

Produce collagen

Light touch sensation (correct)

Produce melanin pigment

Produce keratinocytes

Which component comprises 70% of the weight of the dermis?

Collagen Signup and view all the answers

Where are adipose glands NOT found in the body?

Face Signup and view all the answers

Where are sweat glands found extensively?

Palmar regions and dorsum of the feet Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the hypodermis in relation to the dermis?

Below the dermis Signup and view all the answers

Which is the most common cancer according to data from the USA?

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) Signup and view all the answers

What do connective tissue elements form between the bone and skin?

Superficial and deep facial systems Signup and view all the answers

Which skin tumor rarely metastasizes?

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) Signup and view all the answers

Human Physiology: Skin Layers and Functions Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which layer of the skin is composed of a squamous epithelium layer including keratinocytes?

Where do Langerhans cells originate from?

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

Which component comprises 70% of the weight of the dermis?

Where are adipose glands NOT found in the body?

Where are sweat glands found extensively?

What is the location of the hypodermis in relation to the dermis?

Which is the most common cancer according to data from the USA?

What do connective tissue elements form between the bone and skin?

Which skin tumor rarely metastasizes?

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