20 Questions
Which region of the skin is responsible for the production of melanin?
Stratum basale
What is the main function of keratinocytes?
Produce keratin
Which type of cells are most abundant in the skin?
Keratinocytes
Where are Langerhans cells primarily located in the epidermis?
Stratum spinosum
What is the function of Merkel cells in the skin?
Provide tactile sensations
Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for continuous renewal of cells?
Stratum basale
What is the main function of melanin in the skin?
Protection against UV light
Where are melanin granules transferred to keratinocytes from?
Melanocytes
What is the main function of lamellar granules produced by keratinocytes?
Water repellency
Which region of the skin contains immune cells known as Langerhans cells?
Stratum spinosum
Which of the following is NOT an accessory structure of the skin?
Muscles
What is the function of the skin?
All of the above
Which layer of the skin is responsible for energy storage and physical protection?
Hypodermis
What is the pH of the skin?
5.5
Which of the following is NOT a layer of the skin?
Adipose tissue
What is the largest organ in the body?
Skin
What is the main function of the epidermis?
To provide physical protection
What is the main function of the dermis?
To sense changes in the environment
What is the role of melanin in the skin?
To determine skin color
What is the purpose of the hypodermis or subcutaneous tissue?
To store energy
Test your knowledge on the structure and function of the skin and its accessory structures in this quiz. Learn about the tegumentum, hair, nails, glands, and the important role the skin plays as our body's first line of defense.
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