18 Questions
Which skin receptor is associated with sensing warmth or heat?
Ruffini's corpuscle
What is the main function of Merkel's disc?
Sensing light touch
Which skin receptor is related to sensing deep pressure?
Paccinian corpuscle
Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for skin thickness variations?
Stratum corneum
What are the cells found in the deepest layer of the epidermis that produce keratin?
Keratinocytes
Which type of cells are associated with sensory nerve endings in the skin?
Merkel cells
Which skin receptor is responsible for sensitivity to light touch?
Meissner's corpuscles
Which skin receptor is responsible for sensitivity to vibration and pressure?
Pacinian corpuscles
What is the function of dermal papillae in the skin?
Contain capillary loops for nutrient supply
Which skin component contains the arrector pili muscles?
Dermis
Which skin appendage is responsible for secreting sebum?
Sebaceous glands
What is the function of Meissner's corpuscles in the skin?
Responsible for light touch sensitivity
What is the main function of skin receptors in the integumentary system?
Sensing external stimuli
Which layer of the skin is composed of stratified epithelium?
Epidermis
What is the role of the hypodermis in the integumentary system?
Providing a fatty layer beneath the skin
Which function is NOT associated with the integumentary system?
Food digestion
What happens when dermal blood vessels dilate in response to heat?
Vessels carry more blood to the surface
Which of the following is a function of the epidermis?
Protection against UV radiation
Test your knowledge on the structure of the skin including keratinized stratified squamous epithelium and different types of skin receptors. Learn about keratinocytes, melanocytes, Merkel cells, Langerhans cells, and skin receptors like free nerve endings, Ruffini's corpuscle, Krause's corpuscle, and Pacinian corpuscles.
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