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Quiz: Skin Structure
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Question 1
1.
The
hypodermis
is represented by:
A
B
C
D
Question 2
2.
The outermost layer of the epidermis is keratinized and known as
stratum ________
.
spinosum
granulosum
corneum
basale
Question 3
3.
Which of the following are pigments that contribute to skin color?
collagen; elastic; keratin
melanin; carotene; hemoglobin
sebum; sweat; urea
melanin; jaundice; erythema
Question 4
4.
Although you get wet while swimming, which tough protein within the skin prevents it from soaking up moisture like a sponge?
mucus
keratin
carotene
melanin
Question 5
5.
The two main layers of skin are ________.
stratum basale and dermis
epidermis and dermis
stratum corneum and dermis
papillary layer and reticular layer
Question 6
6.
Place the layer of the epidermis in the correcter order from most superficial to most deep.
stratum corneum
stratum spinosum
stratum basale
stratum granulosum
Question 7
7.
The "tanning" effect (darkening of the skin) that occurs when a person is exposed to the sun is due to the increased presence of ________.
melanin
epidermis dendritic cells
chlorophyll
keratin
Question 8
8.
Which layer of the epidermis is composed of flattened, dead, keratin-filled cells?
stratum lucidum
stratum granulosum
stratum basale
stratum corneum
Question 9
9.
People who produce a lot of melanin have a skin tone that is ________.
brown
pink
orange
yellow
Question 10
10.
What layer is affected when a scrape affects the most superficial epidermal layer?
stratum basale
stratum granulosum
stratum spinosum
stratum corneum
Question 11
11.
Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin?
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin A
vitamin E
Question 12
12.
The connective tissue composing the dermis is made of two regions: the papillary and the reticular areas.
True
False
Question 13
13.
The pigments that contribute to skin color are melanin, carotene, and hemoglobin.
True
False
Question 14
14.
What is the function of epidermal dendritic cells?
stimulate the sensory nerve endings associated with touch receptors
produce keratin
ingest foreign substances and activate the immune system
absorb ultraviolet radiation
Question 15
15.
Which condition results in the reddening of the skin due to blushing, inflammation, or allergy?
cyanosis
pallor
jaundice
erythema