Skin Anatomy and Wound Healing Quiz

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

Broad scar formation

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

Nail bed

Where does the germinative zone responsible for nail growth lie?

Nail root

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

Hair papilla Signup and view all the answers

What skin structures are responsible for folding skin over joints?

Skin creases Signup and view all the answers

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

Skin creases Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above are correct Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures are found in the dermis?

All of the above are found in the dermis Signup and view all the answers

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

To protect these areas from friction, wear, and tear Signup and view all the answers

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

Lymph nodes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about skin creases is correct?

All of the above are correct statements about skin creases Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of nails?

To protect the distal phalanges (fingertips and toe tips) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of sebaceous glands?

To secrete sebum for lubrication of hair and skin Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of a sebaceous cyst?

Blockage or obstruction of the sebaceous duct Signup and view all the answers

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

Providing structural support to the muscles Signup and view all the answers

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

It contains adipose tissue Signup and view all the answers

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

Red margins of lips Signup and view all the answers

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

It is dense in areas like the scalp, palms, and soles Signup and view all the answers