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Melanin and Melanocytes in Human Skin

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What is the main function of the reticular layer in the dermis?

To regulate body temperature

To serve as a barrier against infection

To prevent loss of body fluids

To form a thicker layer than the papillary layer (correct)

Which of the following is NOT found within the dermal papillae?

Blood vessels (BV)

Fine collagen and elastic fibers

Sebaceous glands (correct)

Lymphatics

What is the role of the epidermal ridges in relation to the dermal papillae?

They regulate body temperature

They contain lymphatics

They interdigitate with the papillae (correct)

They prevent infection

Which layer in the skin contains many sensory receptors?

Reticular layer Signup and view all the answers

How does the skin help regulate body temperature?

By increasing blood flow through blood capillaries Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the skin prevents the pass of fluids from the external environment?

Epidermis Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the functions of the subcutaneous tissues in association with the skin?

Aiding in insulation Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the skin is responsible for preventing the loss of body fluids?

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Melanin and Melanocytes in Human Skin

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Questions and Answers

What is the main function of the reticular layer in the dermis?

Which of the following is NOT found within the dermal papillae?

What is the role of the epidermal ridges in relation to the dermal papillae?

Which layer in the skin contains many sensory receptors?

How does the skin help regulate body temperature?

Which component of the skin prevents the pass of fluids from the external environment?

What is one of the functions of the subcutaneous tissues in association with the skin?

Which component of the skin is responsible for preventing the loss of body fluids?

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