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Human Skin Structure and Burns

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Which sensory receptor is responsible for detecting sudden skin disturbances and is highly sensitive to pressure and vibration?

Free Nerve Endings

Pacinian Corpuscles (correct)

Meissner's Corpuscles

Ruffini's Corpuscle

What is the main function of eccrine sweat glands?

Produces a protein-rich secretion

Produces a hormone that regulates hair growth

Produces sebum

Regulates body temperature by expelling sweat for water evaporation (correct)

Which structure is responsible for detecting fine tactile stimuli and is typically found in the lips, palms of the hands, and soles of the feet?

Pacinian Corpuscles

Free Nerve Endings

Ruffini's Corpuscle

Meissner's Corpuscles (correct)

What is the difference between apocrine and eccrine sweat glands?

Apocrine glands produce a protein-rich secretion, while eccrine glands produce a water-rich secretion Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Ruffini's Corpuscle?

Monitors the amount of stretch of the reticular dermis Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of an eccrine sweat gland?

Simple coiled tubular gland with a narrow lumen Signup and view all the answers

Where are apocrine sweat glands typically found?

Axilla, areola, nipple, anus, and external genitalia Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the duct of an eccrine sweat gland and an apocrine sweat gland?

Eccrine glands have a narrow lumen, while apocrine glands have a wide lumen Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Myoepithelial cells surrounding the eccrine sweat gland?

Expels glandular contents Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of the sweat produced by eccrine sweat glands?

Water Signup and view all the answers