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Which cell type primarily provides a mechanical barrier in the epidermis?
Which cell type primarily provides a mechanical barrier in the epidermis?
- Langerhans cells
- Melanocytes
- Sensory nerves
- Keratinocytes (correct)
What is the origin of Langerhans cells?
What is the origin of Langerhans cells?
- Bone marrow origin (correct)
- Neuroectodermal origin
- Dermal origin
- Basal layer of epidermis
Which type of sweat glands are responsible for thermal regulation?
Which type of sweat glands are responsible for thermal regulation?
- Apocrine sweat glands
- Ceruminous glands
- Sebaceous glands
- Eccrine sweat glands (correct)
What is the primary function of Pacinian corpuscles in the skin?
What is the primary function of Pacinian corpuscles in the skin?
What is the role of Melanocytes in the epidermis?
What is the role of Melanocytes in the epidermis?
Which sensory nerve ending is responsible for detecting tactile sense in the skin?
Which sensory nerve ending is responsible for detecting tactile sense in the skin?
Which type of soft tissue sarcoma has the poorest prognosis in children?
Which type of soft tissue sarcoma has the poorest prognosis in children?
What is the most common site for desmoid tumors?
What is the most common site for desmoid tumors?
Which condition is associated with increased sweating, especially noticeable in the palms?
Which condition is associated with increased sweating, especially noticeable in the palms?
What is the most common type of benign cyst that contains mature epidermis with creamy keratin material?
What is the most common type of benign cyst that contains mature epidermis with creamy keratin material?
Which genetic syndrome is associated with childhood rhabdomyosarcoma?
Which genetic syndrome is associated with childhood rhabdomyosarcoma?
What type of tumor is characterized by painful tumor composed of blood vessels and nerves?
What type of tumor is characterized by painful tumor composed of blood vessels and nerves?
What is the treatment for botryoides tumor?
What is the treatment for botryoides tumor?
Which type of sarcoma originates from metaphyseal cells and usually occurs in children?
Which type of sarcoma originates from metaphyseal cells and usually occurs in children?
What is the characteristic feature of Merkel cell carcinoma?
What is the characteristic feature of Merkel cell carcinoma?
"Rolling" edges and "crater" filled with keratin are characteristic features of which condition?
"Rolling" edges and "crater" filled with keratin are characteristic features of which condition?
Which condition is associated with infection of the apocrine sweat glands, usually in axilla and groin regions?
Which condition is associated with infection of the apocrine sweat glands, usually in axilla and groin regions?
What is the most common mesenchymal tumor?
What is the most common mesenchymal tumor?
Which type of flap is more commonly used than the TRAM flap for breast reconstruction?
Which type of flap is more commonly used than the TRAM flap for breast reconstruction?
What is the most common site for distant melanoma metastases?
What is the most common site for distant melanoma metastases?
What is the single best factor for protecting the skin from UV radiation?
What is the single best factor for protecting the skin from UV radiation?
What is the primary risk factor for developing melanoma?
What is the primary risk factor for developing melanoma?
What is the most common type of skin cancer, accounting for 65% of skin cancer deaths?
What is the most common type of skin cancer, accounting for 65% of skin cancer deaths?
Which type of UV radiation is responsible for chronic sun damage?
Which type of UV radiation is responsible for chronic sun damage?
Which type of melanoma is characterized by being the least aggressive and having minimal invasion with radial growth first?
Which type of melanoma is characterized by being the least aggressive and having minimal invasion with radial growth first?
What is the most common site for melanoma on the skin in men?
What is the most common site for melanoma on the skin in men?
Which type of skin cancer is more likely to metastasize to the parotid gland?
Which type of skin cancer is more likely to metastasize to the parotid gland?
What is the most common malignancy in the United States?
What is the most common malignancy in the United States?
Which skin cancer is characterized by a pearly appearance and rolled borders?
Which skin cancer is characterized by a pearly appearance and rolled borders?
What is the most common site for metastasis in melanoma?
What is the most common site for metastasis in melanoma?
Which soft tissue sarcoma arises from embryonic mesoderm and is commonly found in children?
Which soft tissue sarcoma arises from embryonic mesoderm and is commonly found in children?
What is the most important prognostic factor in soft tissue sarcoma?
What is the most important prognostic factor in soft tissue sarcoma?
What is the primary goal of treatment for Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS)?
What is the primary goal of treatment for Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS)?
What is the most common site for sarcomas in the pediatric population?
What is the most common site for sarcomas in the pediatric population?
What risk factor is associated with angiosarcoma?
What risk factor is associated with angiosarcoma?
What is the main treatment approach that shrinks AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS)?
What is the main treatment approach that shrinks AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS)?
