25 questions
The vascular layer of the skin is the:
Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Stratum basale
What cell produces a pigment?
Keratinocytes
Melanocytes
Merkel (Tactile) Cells
Langerhans (dendritic) cell
What layer of skin produces melanin?
Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Subcutaneous
What types of cells found in the epidermis contain nerve endings that are touch receptors?
Keratinocytes
Langerhans cells
Melanocytes
Merkel cells
What part of a hair can be seen?
Follicle
Matrix
Root
Shaft
In which layer of the epidermis will you find the most Langerhans cells?
Stratum corneum
Stratum lucidum
Stratum spinosum
Stratum basale
What two proteins are found in the reticular layer of the dermis?
Elastin and peptin
Troponin and reticulin
Elastin and collagen
Reticulin and collagen
The layer of the dermis that includes finger-like projections that anchor the epidermis is called what?
Papillary Layer
Reticular Layer
Stratum lucidum
Stratum corneum
What types of melanin are found in our skin?
Eumelanin and pheomelanin
Chromelanin and melanin
Bromelain and hydroxychloroquine
Eumelanin and chromelanin
Which of the following are functions of the subcutaneous layer? (select all that apply)
Thermal insulation
Anchor skin to muscle and bone
Cushion from trauma
Gives the skin its color