Human Skin and Sensory Receptors Quiz

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What is the main function of the tiny blood vessels located in the dermis?

To produce sensations of touch, pain, and pressure

To coordinate with the muscles in response to danger

To serve as the touch receptors of the skin

To supply oxygen and nutrients to the skin (correct)

Which part of the skin contains sensory receptors that detect sensations of touch, pain, pressure, and temperature?

Follicles

Epidermis

Hypodermis

Dermis (correct)

What is the function of the nerve endings at the base of each hair follicle?

To coordinate with the muscles in response to danger

To produce sensations of touch, pain, and pressure

To supply oxygen and nutrients to the skin

To serve as touch receptors of the skin (correct)

What happens when your skin senses danger?

The brain immediately sends signals to the muscles and other body parts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the tubelike structures called follicles in your skin?

To serve as the location for hair growth Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the epidermis?

Serving as a waterproof barrier Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin mainly consists of fat and helps in maintaining stable body temperature?

Subcutaneous fat Signup and view all the answers

What causes your pores to enlarge when it's hot?

Signal from the brain Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of collagen and elastin in the skin?

Maintaining firmness and elasticity Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the integumentary system covers the entire body and protects it from UV rays?

Skin Signup and view all the answers

Human Skin and Sensory Receptors Quiz

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What is the main function of the tiny blood vessels located in the dermis?

Which part of the skin contains sensory receptors that detect sensations of touch, pain, pressure, and temperature?

What is the function of the nerve endings at the base of each hair follicle?

What happens when your skin senses danger?

What is the primary role of the tubelike structures called follicles in your skin?

What is the main function of the epidermis?

Which layer of the skin mainly consists of fat and helps in maintaining stable body temperature?

What causes your pores to enlarge when it's hot?

What is the role of collagen and elastin in the skin?

Which component of the integumentary system covers the entire body and protects it from UV rays?

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