Questions and Answers
Which layer of the skin contains Merkel cells, the receptors for the sense of touch?
Stratum Germinativum
What is the role of defensins in the epidermis?
Providing protection against infections
Which type of cells are most abundant in the epidermis?
Keratinocytes
Where does mitosis take place in the skin?
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What is the primary function of the stratum corneum in the epidermis?
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Which layer of the skin is made of stratified squamous keratinizing epithelial tissue?
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How does ultraviolet light exposure contribute to vitamin D production in the body?
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What happens when friction separates the epidermis from the dermis due to new shoes?
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Which layer of the epidermis serves as a barrier to chemicals and pathogens?
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Which cells in the skin produce melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color?
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