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Which layer of the skin houses an extensive network of blood vessels carrying 8-10% of total blood flow in a resting adult?
Which layer of the skin houses an extensive network of blood vessels carrying 8-10% of total blood flow in a resting adult?
- Dermis (correct)
- Subcutaneous layer
- Hypodermis
- Epidermis
What is the outermost layer of the epidermis made up of?
What is the outermost layer of the epidermis made up of?
- Living keratinocytes
- Langerhans cells
- Dead keratinocytes (correct)
- Melanocytes
What process is responsible for producing new skin cells to replace old ones?
What process is responsible for producing new skin cells to replace old ones?
- Melanogenesis
- Keratinization
- Meiosis
- Mitosis (correct)
Which pigment is responsible for giving skin its color?
Which pigment is responsible for giving skin its color?
What type of skin cell produces melanin?
What type of skin cell produces melanin?
Which process is responsible for the production of vitamin D in the skin?
Which process is responsible for the production of vitamin D in the skin?
Which layer of the skin is responsible for producing protein fibers and creating a tightly interlocked layer of keratin surrounded by keratohyalin?
Which layer of the skin is responsible for producing protein fibers and creating a tightly interlocked layer of keratin surrounded by keratohyalin?
What is the function of melanocytes in the skin?
What is the function of melanocytes in the skin?
In which layer of the epidermis would you find cells that respond to touch?
In which layer of the epidermis would you find cells that respond to touch?
What is the outer layer of the skin called?
What is the outer layer of the skin called?
What causes dehydration through the skin resulting from damage to the stratum corneum?
What causes dehydration through the skin resulting from damage to the stratum corneum?
Which layer of the epidermis is found only in thick skin and covers the stratum granulosum?
Which layer of the epidermis is found only in thick skin and covers the stratum granulosum?
What is the function of exocrine glands in the skin?
What is the function of exocrine glands in the skin?
How long does it take for a cell to move from the stratum germinativum to the stratum corneum?
How long does it take for a cell to move from the stratum germinativum to the stratum corneum?
What protects the epidermis from sun damage caused by ultraviolet radiation?
What protects the epidermis from sun damage caused by ultraviolet radiation?
Which layer of the skin contains blood circulation components that contribute to skin color?
Which layer of the skin contains blood circulation components that contribute to skin color?
