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What is the primary function of the skin?
What is the primary function of the skin?
- Preventing fluid and electrolyte loss (correct)
- Participating in temperature regulation
- Producing vitamin D
- Serving as a sensory organ
Which structure of the skin protects against physical and chemical injury?
Which structure of the skin protects against physical and chemical injury?
- Elastic fibers
- Desmosomal junctions (correct)
- Hair coat
- Keratinocyte
What is the source of cytokines and antimicrobial peptides in the skin?
What is the source of cytokines and antimicrobial peptides in the skin?
- Subcutaneous fat
- Merkel cells
- Keratinocyte (correct)
- Tactile hairs
Which component of the skin participates in inflammation and tissue repair?
Which component of the skin participates in inflammation and tissue repair?
What is a function of the skin's subcutaneous fat?
What is a function of the skin's subcutaneous fat?
What is not considered a primary function of the skin, but still occurs?
What is not considered a primary function of the skin, but still occurs?
Which is the largest organ in the body?
Which is the largest organ in the body?
How many layers does the epidermis of hairless skin consist of?
How many layers does the epidermis of hairless skin consist of?
Where is the epidermis thickest in haired skin?
Where is the epidermis thickest in haired skin?
Which layer of the epidermis is thinner in haired skin compared to nonhaired skin?
Which layer of the epidermis is thinner in haired skin compared to nonhaired skin?
What type of glands are present in haired skin?
What type of glands are present in haired skin?
What is the function of the skin related to fluid loss?
What is the function of the skin related to fluid loss?
Which cells are the major cell type of the epidermis?
Which cells are the major cell type of the epidermis?
What connects the more superficial layers (epidermis and dermis) with the underlying fascia and musculature?
What connects the more superficial layers (epidermis and dermis) with the underlying fascia and musculature?
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