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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?

Cylindrical-shaped Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Pacinian Corpuscles?

Very sensitive to pressure and vibration Signup and view all the answers

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

Pseudostratified epithelium Signup and view all the answers

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

Water, sodium chloride, uric acid, and low amounts of protein Signup and view all the answers

Where are Ruffini's Corpuscles typically located?

In the dermis Signup and view all the answers

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

To expel glandular contents Signup and view all the answers

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

Responds to 'press and release' stimuli Signup and view all the answers