Skin Anatomy and Wound Healing Quiz

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What type of scar formation is likely to occur if a surgical incision is made across the rows of collagen?

  • No scar formation
  • Broad scar formation (correct)
  • Keloid scar formation
  • Minimal scar formation

Which part of the nail is responsible for the pink color of the nail?

  • Free distal edge
  • Root
  • Body
  • Nail bed (correct)

Where does the germinative zone responsible for nail growth lie?

  • Nail body
  • Nail bed
  • Nail root (correct)
  • Nail fold

Which part of the hair follicle contains a vascular connective tissue?

<p>Hair papilla (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What skin structures are responsible for folding skin over joints?

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

What makes skin folded over joints thin and firmly adherent to underlying structures?

<p>Skin creases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about lines of cleavage (Langer's lines) is correct?

<p>All of the above are correct (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures are found in the dermis?

<p>All of the above are found in the dermis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the epidermis thicker in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet?

<p>To protect these areas from friction, wear, and tear (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an appendage of the skin?

<p>Lymph nodes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about skin creases is correct?

<p>All of the above are correct statements about skin creases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of nails?

<p>To protect the distal phalanges (fingertips and toe tips) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of sebaceous glands?

<p>To secrete sebum for lubrication of hair and skin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of a sebaceous cyst?

<p>Blockage or obstruction of the sebaceous duct (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the superficial fascia?

<p>Providing structural support to the muscles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the deep fascia is NOT true?

<p>It contains adipose tissue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following areas of the body is devoid of sweat glands?

<p>Red margins of lips (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the superficial fascia is true?

<p>It is dense in areas like the scalp, palms, and soles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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