Skin Layers and Melanin Production

Which layer of the epidermis consists of 2-3 layers of anucleate, dead cells?

Where are Langerhans cells mainly found in the epidermis?

What is the main function of Merkel cells in the epidermis?

Which type of cells give rise to keratinocytes in the epidermis?

What is the primary function of Langerhans cells in the epidermis?

In which layer of the epidermis are keratinocytes most abundant?

Which layer of the skin is known as the integument or cutaneous layer?

What is the function of the dark pigment melanin in the skin?

In which layer of skin does renewal occur approximately every 15-30 days?

Which layer of the skin is mainly made up of keratinized cells?

Which layer of the skin is classified as part of the ectodermal origin?

What is the main function of the hypodermis/subcutaneous layer?

What is the primary function of melanin in the skin?

Which type of melanin is responsible for a red color in the skin?

What determines the skin color of an individual?

Which layer of the dermis contains structures like sebaceous glands and hair follicles?

What is the primary function of Langer's lines in the dermis?

Which sensory receptor in the epidermis is responsible for detecting fine touch and pressure?

Which type of skin contains Pacinian corpuscles to detect pressure and vibrations?

Where are Meissner’s corpuscles mainly located?

Which nerve receptor is associated with detecting skin stretch and torque?

In which type of skin would you NOT find sebaceous glands?

Where is the free edge of a nail located?

What type of skin is characterized by having hair follicles present and apocrine glands absent?

What structure corresponds to the stratum basale of the epidermis in the nail?

Which gland is widely distributed in the skin and numerous on the soles of the feet?

What muscle is responsible for pulling the hair shaft to a more erect position?

Where do the ducts of apocrine sweat glands open?

What disorder is characterized by abnormal keratinocyte proliferation and dermal immune cell infiltration?

Which structure is a concave nail dystrophy known as spoon nails?