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Which region of the skin is responsible for the production of melanin?
Which region of the skin is responsible for the production of melanin?
- Stratum corneum
- Papillary region
- Stratum basale (correct)
- Reticular region
What is the main function of keratinocytes?
What is the main function of keratinocytes?
- Produce fibrous protein
- Produce keratin (correct)
- Produce melanin
- Produce lamellar granules
Which type of cells are most abundant in the skin?
Which type of cells are most abundant in the skin?
- Merkel cells
- Melanocytes
- Keratinocytes (correct)
- Langerhans cells
Where are Langerhans cells primarily located in the epidermis?
Where are Langerhans cells primarily located in the epidermis?
What is the function of Merkel cells in the skin?
What is the function of Merkel cells in the skin?
Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for continuous renewal of cells?
Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for continuous renewal of cells?
What is the main function of melanin in the skin?
What is the main function of melanin in the skin?
Where are melanin granules transferred to keratinocytes from?
Where are melanin granules transferred to keratinocytes from?
What is the main function of lamellar granules produced by keratinocytes?
What is the main function of lamellar granules produced by keratinocytes?
Which region of the skin contains immune cells known as Langerhans cells?
Which region of the skin contains immune cells known as Langerhans cells?
Which of the following is NOT an accessory structure of the skin?
Which of the following is NOT an accessory structure of the skin?
What is the function of the skin?
What is the function of the skin?
Which layer of the skin is responsible for energy storage and physical protection?
Which layer of the skin is responsible for energy storage and physical protection?
What is the pH of the skin?
What is the pH of the skin?
Which of the following is NOT a layer of the skin?
Which of the following is NOT a layer of the skin?
What is the largest organ in the body?
What is the largest organ in the body?
What is the main function of the epidermis?
What is the main function of the epidermis?
What is the main function of the dermis?
What is the main function of the dermis?
What is the role of melanin in the skin?
What is the role of melanin in the skin?
What is the purpose of the hypodermis or subcutaneous tissue?
What is the purpose of the hypodermis or subcutaneous tissue?
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