Quiz: Skin Structure

The hypodermis is represented by:

The outermost layer of the epidermis is keratinized and known as stratum ________.

Which of the following are pigments that contribute to skin color?

Although you get wet while swimming, which tough protein within the skin prevents it from soaking up moisture like a sponge?

The two main layers of skin are ________.

Place the layer of the epidermis in the correcter order from most superficial to most deep.

The "tanning" effect (darkening of the skin) that occurs when a person is exposed to the sun is due to the increased presence of ________.

Which layer of the epidermis is composed of flattened, dead, keratin-filled cells?

People who produce a lot of melanin have a skin tone that is ________.

What layer is affected when a scrape affects the most superficial epidermal layer?

Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin?

The connective tissue composing the dermis is made of two regions: the papillary and the reticular areas.

The pigments that contribute to skin color are melanin, carotene, and hemoglobin.

What is the function of epidermal dendritic cells?

Which condition results in the reddening of the skin due to blushing, inflammation, or allergy?