Mutiso Skin Pigments Overview

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Which layer of the skin is responsible for providing waterproofing and serving as a barrier to infection?

  • Hypodermis
  • Dermis
  • Langerhans layer
  • Epidermis (correct)

Which type of cells in the skin are responsible for detecting stimuli related to touch and pressure?

  • Melanocytes
  • Langerhans cells
  • Keratinocytes
  • Merkel cells (correct)

What is the main function of Langerhans cells in the skin?

  • Detection of touch sensations
  • Production of melanin
  • Immune response (correct)
  • Regulation of body temperature

Which layer of the skin houses an extensive network of blood vessels carrying 8-10% of total blood flow in a resting adult?

<p>Dermis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of melanocytes in the skin?

<p>Protecting against UV radiation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells in the skin are responsible for producing keratin, a key structural protein?

<p>Keratinocytes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of Merkel cells in the skin?

<p>Detecting stimuli related to touch and pressure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin serves as a location for the appendages of the skin, such as hair follicles and sweat glands?

<p>Dermis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells in the skin play a crucial role in protecting against pathogens and foreign invaders?

<p>Langerhans cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin is also known as the subcutaneous or adipose layer?

<p>Hypodermis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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