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Which layer of the epidermis contains cells with dark granules?
Which layer of the epidermis contains cells with dark granules?
- Stratum corneum
- Stratum spinosum (correct)
- Stratum lucidum
- Stratum basale
What is the function of the hypodermis?
What is the function of the hypodermis?
- Energy storage and thermal insulation (correct)
- Synthesis of keratin
- Formation of friction ridges
- Production of melanin
What is the pigment responsible for skin color variations due to type and distribution, not the number, of melanin?
What is the pigment responsible for skin color variations due to type and distribution, not the number, of melanin?
- Hemoglobin
- Eumelanin
- Carotene
- Phenomelanin (correct)
What causes the redness in skin, characterized by increased blood flow?
What causes the redness in skin, characterized by increased blood flow?
What are friction ridges characteristic of and what is their function?
What are friction ridges characteristic of and what is their function?
Which layer of the skin contains the superficial cells that are dead?
Which layer of the skin contains the superficial cells that are dead?
What is the main function of the hypodermis?
What is the main function of the hypodermis?
Which type of skin contains a thin stratum corneum and lacks a stratum lucidum?
Which type of skin contains a thin stratum corneum and lacks a stratum lucidum?
What is the main role of dendritic (Langerhans) cells in the epidermis?
What is the main role of dendritic (Langerhans) cells in the epidermis?
Where are stem cells located in the epidermis?
Where are stem cells located in the epidermis?
Which layer of the skin is avascular and requires nutrients to diffuse from deeper connective tissue?
Which layer of the skin is avascular and requires nutrients to diffuse from deeper connective tissue?
Where are the stem cells located in the epidermis?
Where are the stem cells located in the epidermis?
Which type of skin contains a thick stratum corneum and lacks hair and sebaceous glands?
Which type of skin contains a thick stratum corneum and lacks hair and sebaceous glands?
What is the main function of dendritic (Langerhans) cells in the epidermis?
What is the main function of dendritic (Langerhans) cells in the epidermis?
Which layer of the skin contains the majority of visible epidermal cells?
Which layer of the skin contains the majority of visible epidermal cells?
What is the main function of the hypodermis?
What is the main function of the hypodermis?
Which skin condition is characterized by blueness due to lack of oxygen?
Which skin condition is characterized by blueness due to lack of oxygen?
What is the pigment responsible for skin color variations due to type and distribution, not the number, of melanin?
What is the pigment responsible for skin color variations due to type and distribution, not the number, of melanin?
Which layer of the epidermis contains only one cell thick and varied cell types?
Which layer of the epidermis contains only one cell thick and varied cell types?
What are friction ridges characteristic of and what is their function?
What are friction ridges characteristic of and what is their function?
