Questions and Answers
Which component of the dermis is responsible for plumping the skin?
Collagen
What is the function of sebum produced by sebaceous glands?
Maintaining skin moisture and lubricating hair shaft
Which specialized cells in the dermis produce histamine?
Mast cells
What is the function of eccrine sweat glands in the body?
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Which structure in the dermis contains blood vessels and nerves that supply nutrients to the hair?
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Which layer of the skin is constantly being replaced from below as cells in the basal layer multiply and are pushed to the surface?
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What is the primary function of the epidermis in the skin?
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Which layer of the epidermis contains denucleated cells that are not completely hardened?
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Where in the skin is melanin produced, which gives the skin its natural color?
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Which layer of the epidermis contains flattened and hardened dead cells that are constantly being shed?
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