The Skin
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Which organ forms the primary physical barrier to pathogens?

  • Skin (correct)
  • Liver
  • Heart
  • Lungs
  • What is the largest organ of the human body?

  • Brain
  • Heart
  • Skin (correct)
  • Lungs
  • What is the function of the epidermis?

  • Provides structural integrity (correct)
  • Regulates body temperature
  • Produces vitamin D
  • Repels water
  • Which type of cells make up the majority of the epidermis?

    <p>Keratinocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outermost layer of the epidermis composed of?

    <p>Dead keratinocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerve cells?

    <p>Dermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do oil glands in the skin produce?

    <p>Oils to keep the skin and hair flexible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the skin is avascular?

    <p>Epidermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of sweat glands in the skin?

    <p>Regulate body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of melanocytes in the epidermis?

    <p>Produce melanin for skin pigmentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which glands are responsible for secreting oil onto the hair shaft?

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

    Where are sweat glands found in the body?

    <p>All over the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of sweat glands?

    <p>Producing sweat in response to internal temperature rise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to blood vessels in the dermis when the body temperature rises?

    <p>They dilate, allowing more blood flow to the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the hair follicle in hair growth?

    <p>Producing the hair shaft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the blood flow through the bulb of the hair follicle decreases?

    <p>The hair shaft is lost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are nails made of?

    <p>Keratinized cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do nails arise from?

    <p>The lunular, located at the base of the nail bed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cuticle?

    <p>A layer of epidermis that covers the base of the nail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of nails?

    <p>Protecting the ends of the digits</p> Signup and view all the answers

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