Skin Structure and Receptors Quiz
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Which skin receptor is associated with sensing warmth or heat?

  • Paccinian corpuscle
  • Ruffini's corpuscle (correct)
  • Meissner's corpuscle
  • Krause's corpuscle

What is the main function of Merkel's disc?

  • Sensing deep pressure
  • Sensing pain
  • Sensing cold
  • Sensing light touch (correct)

Which skin receptor is related to sensing deep pressure?

  • Merkel's disc
  • Meissner's corpuscle
  • Free nerve endings
  • Paccinian corpuscle (correct)

Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for skin thickness variations?

<p>Stratum corneum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the cells found in the deepest layer of the epidermis that produce keratin?

<p>Keratinocytes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells are associated with sensory nerve endings in the skin?

<p>Merkel cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which skin receptor is responsible for sensitivity to light touch?

<p>Meissner's corpuscles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which skin receptor is responsible for sensitivity to vibration and pressure?

<p>Pacinian corpuscles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of dermal papillae in the skin?

<p>Contain capillary loops for nutrient supply (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which skin component contains the arrector pili muscles?

<p>Dermis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which skin appendage is responsible for secreting sebum?

<p>Sebaceous glands (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Meissner's corpuscles in the skin?

<p>Responsible for light touch sensitivity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of skin receptors in the integumentary system?

<p>Sensing external stimuli (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin is composed of stratified epithelium?

<p>Epidermis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the hypodermis in the integumentary system?

<p>Providing a fatty layer beneath the skin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function is NOT associated with the integumentary system?

<p>Food digestion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when dermal blood vessels dilate in response to heat?

<p>Vessels carry more blood to the surface (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function of the epidermis?

<p>Protection against UV radiation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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