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What type of mechanoreceptor is associated with the sensation of 'stretching skin'?
What type of mechanoreceptor is associated with the sensation of 'stretching skin'?
- Ruffini's Corpuscle (correct)
- Merkel's Discs
- Pacinian Corpuscles
- Meissner's Corpuscles
What is the function of eccrine sweat glands?
What is the function of eccrine sweat glands?
- To regulate body temperature through sweat evaporation (correct)
- To monitor skin disturbances and vibrations
- To produce sebum for skin hydration
- To produce apocrine blebs for odor production
Where are apocrine sweat glands typically located?
Where are apocrine sweat glands typically located?
- In the axilla, areola, nipple, anus, and external genitalia (correct)
- Only on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet
- Deep in the dermis and hypodermis
- Widely distributed on the skin except for lips and external genitalia
What is the shape of Meissner's Corpuscles?
What is the shape of Meissner's Corpuscles?
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What is the characteristic of Pacinian Corpuscles?
What is the characteristic of Pacinian Corpuscles?
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What type of epithelium is found in the secretory portion of eccrine sweat glands?
What type of epithelium is found in the secretory portion of eccrine sweat glands?
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What is the composition of sweat produced by eccrine sweat glands?
What is the composition of sweat produced by eccrine sweat glands?
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Where are Ruffini's Corpuscles typically located?
Where are Ruffini's Corpuscles typically located?
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What is the function of the myoepithelial cells surrounding eccrine sweat glands?
What is the function of the myoepithelial cells surrounding eccrine sweat glands?
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What is the characteristic of Meissner's Corpuscles in response to stimuli?
What is the characteristic of Meissner's Corpuscles in response to stimuli?
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