10 Questions
Which type of mechanoreceptor is located in the dermis and detects stretch of the skin?
Ruffini's corpuscle
What is the function of eccrine sweat glands?
To regulate temperature
Where are apocrine sweat glands typically located?
In the axilla, areola, nipple, anus, and external genitalia
What is the shape of Meissner's corpuscle?
Cylindrical
What type of secretion do apocrine sweat glands produce?
A protein-rich secretion
Where are Pacinian corpuscles typically found?
In the hypodermis
What is the name of the structure that surrounds collagen fibers in Ruffini's corpuscle?
Spindle-shaped structure
What is the function of sebaceous glands?
To produce sebum
What type of epithelium lines the duct of eccrine sweat glands?
Stratified cuboidal epithelium
What is the name of the process by which apocrine sweat glands release their secretion?
Merocrine secretion
This quiz covers the different layers and characteristics of human skin, including thickness, hair follicles, sweat glands, and connective tissue. It's perfect for students of anatomy, physiology, and health sciences. Test your knowledge of human skin structure and function!
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