Skin Anatomy Overview

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Cylindrical-shaped (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Pacinian Corpuscles?

<p>Very sensitive to pressure and vibration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelium is found in the secretory portion of eccrine sweat glands?

<p>Pseudostratified epithelium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of sweat produced by eccrine sweat glands?

<p>Water, sodium chloride, uric acid, and low amounts of protein (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are Ruffini's Corpuscles typically located?

<p>In the dermis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the myoepithelial cells surrounding eccrine sweat glands?

<p>To expel glandular contents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Meissner's Corpuscles in response to stimuli?

<p>Responds to 'press and release' stimuli (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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