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Which type of skin cells are responsible for producing keratin?
Which type of skin cells are responsible for producing keratin?
- Melanocytes
- Tactile epithelial cells
- Keratinocytes (correct)
- Intraepidermal macrophages
What is the function of melanocytes in the skin?
What is the function of melanocytes in the skin?
- Produce vitamin D
- Regulate body temperature
- Produce melanin (correct)
- Store waste products
Which cells in the skin are involved in immune responses and defense against pathogens?
Which cells in the skin are involved in immune responses and defense against pathogens?
- Intraepidermal macrophages (correct)
- Melanocytes
- Tactile epithelial cells
- Keratinocytes
Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles?
Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles?
Which layer of the skin is mainly composed of fat tissue and serves as an energy reservoir?
Which layer of the skin is mainly composed of fat tissue and serves as an energy reservoir?
What is the main function of keratinocytes in the epidermis?
What is the main function of keratinocytes in the epidermis?
Which cell type is responsible for producing the pigment melanin?
Which cell type is responsible for producing the pigment melanin?
What is the role of intraepidermal macrophages in the epidermis?
What is the role of intraepidermal macrophages in the epidermis?
Which type of cell functions in the sensation of touch in the epidermis?
Which type of cell functions in the sensation of touch in the epidermis?
How many layers does thick skin have compared to thin skin?
How many layers does thick skin have compared to thin skin?
In which layer of the epidermis are melanocytes found to produce melanin?
In which layer of the epidermis are melanocytes found to produce melanin?
Which type of epithelial tissue makes up the superficial epidermis of the skin?
Which type of epithelial tissue makes up the superficial epidermis of the skin?
Which of the following cells in the skin is responsible for producing the pigment melanin?
Which of the following cells in the skin is responsible for producing the pigment melanin?
Which skin layer contains tactile epithelial cells that are responsible for the sense of touch?
Which skin layer contains tactile epithelial cells that are responsible for the sense of touch?
What is the primary function of intraepidermal macrophages in the skin?
What is the primary function of intraepidermal macrophages in the skin?
Which layer of the skin contains a high number of keratinocytes undergoing active mitosis?
Which layer of the skin contains a high number of keratinocytes undergoing active mitosis?
Which skin layer is primarily composed of dead, keratinized cells that provide a protective barrier?
Which skin layer is primarily composed of dead, keratinized cells that provide a protective barrier?
