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Which layer of the skin is characterized by dense irregular connective tissue and thick elastic fibers?
Which layer of the skin is characterized by dense irregular connective tissue and thick elastic fibers?
- Reticular layer (correct)
- Stratum corneum
- Epidermis
- Dermal papillae
In which type of skin is the stratum lucidum absent and the stratum corneum and spinosum thick?
In which type of skin is the stratum lucidum absent and the stratum corneum and spinosum thick?
- Dry skin
- Thin skin
- Thick skin (correct)
- Oily skin
What is the function of arrector pili muscle in the skin?
What is the function of arrector pili muscle in the skin?
- Regulation of body temperature
- Contraction to press sebaceous glands and release sebum (correct)
- Protection against UV radiation
- Production of sweat
Which skin appendage is absent in thick skin but present in thin skin?
Which skin appendage is absent in thick skin but present in thin skin?
Which part of the hair follicle is the lower expanded end where the hair bulb is located?
Which part of the hair follicle is the lower expanded end where the hair bulb is located?
What type of muscle is the arrector pili muscle in the skin?
What type of muscle is the arrector pili muscle in the skin?
Which layer of the skin is responsible for producing melanin?
Which layer of the skin is responsible for producing melanin?
Which cells in the epidermis function as mechanoreceptors?
Which cells in the epidermis function as mechanoreceptors?
Which layer of the dermis is in contact with the basement membrane of the stratum basale?
Which layer of the dermis is in contact with the basement membrane of the stratum basale?
What is the function of Langerhans Cells in the skin?
What is the function of Langerhans Cells in the skin?
Which pigment gives a yellow-orange color to the skin and is found in the stratum corneum and dermis?
Which pigment gives a yellow-orange color to the skin and is found in the stratum corneum and dermis?
Where are melanocytes mainly located in the epidermis?
Where are melanocytes mainly located in the epidermis?
Which layer of the skin is composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
Which layer of the skin is composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
What is the main function of the hypodermis in the skin?
What is the main function of the hypodermis in the skin?
Which layer of the epidermis contains cells held together by desmosomes?
Which layer of the epidermis contains cells held together by desmosomes?
What are fibrous bundles that connect the dermis to the epidermis called?
What are fibrous bundles that connect the dermis to the epidermis called?
In burn injuries, what does the Rule of Nine help determine?
In burn injuries, what does the Rule of Nine help determine?
What term refers to the regions of skin innervated by specific spinal nerves?
What term refers to the regions of skin innervated by specific spinal nerves?
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