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Skin Anatomy and Functions

Test your knowledge of the skin's structure and functions, including the epidermal and dermal layers, homeostasis, and the effects of UV damage and burns.

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What is the primary function of the Sebaceous Gland in the hair follicle?

To produce sebum

What is the primary source of stem cells for wound healing in 2nd degree burns?

Follicular Bulge

What is the term for the process of sebum secretion in the Sebaceous Gland?

Holocrine secretion

What is the lifespan of the stratified cells in the Sebaceous Gland?

<p>8 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the bumps on the skin that occur when the Arrector Pili muscle contracts?

<p>Goosebumps</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Langerhans cells in the epidermis?

<p>To detect and respond to antigens</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of re-epithelialization that occurs in 2nd degree burns?

<p>Re-epithelialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the Dermal Papillae in the skin?

<p>Dermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the sensory structures that detect light touch and vibrations?

<p>Meissner corpuscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the structure that connects the hair shaft to the follicle?

<p>Arrector Pili muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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