exam Flashcards
which of the following is not part of the skin?
epidermis
papillary layer
hypodermis
stratum basale
dermis
hypodermis
which of the following is not found in the epidermis ?
melanocytes
fibroblasts
stem cells
keratinocytes
tactile cells
fibroblasts
most of the skin _________ mm thick.
0.01 to 0.02
0.1 to 0.2
1 to 2
10 to 20
100 to 200
1 to 2
In which of the following regions would a subcutaneous injection be administered?
stratum basale
stratum spinosum
stratum corneum
dermis
hypodermis
dermis
Which of the following best describes the composition of the dermis?
Collagen and living keratinocytes
Collagen and dead keratinocytes
Collagen and fibroblasts
Elastic fibers and melanocytes
Elastic fibers and dendritic cells
collagen and fibroblasts
Which of the following cells is largely responsible for skin color?
Dendritic cell
Keratinocyte
Melanocyte
Tactile cell
Dead keratinocyte
melanocyte
Which layer of the epidermis consists of up to 30 layers of dead cells?
Stratum basale
Stratum spinosum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum lucidum
Stratum corneum
stratum corneum
Which of the following are associated with the sense of touch?
Fibroblasts
Melanocytes
Keratinocytes
Dendritic cells
Tactile cells
tactile cells
Which layer is seen only in thick skin?
Stratum basale
Stratum spinosum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum lucidum
Stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
The thickest and deepest layer of the dermis is the _______ layer.
areolar
keratin
reticular
collagen
papillary
reticular
The hypodermis is characterized by an abundance of which tissue?
Statified squamous epithelium
Smooth muscle
Nervous tissue
Adipose tissue
Dense irregular connective tissue
adipose tissue
The reddish color of the skin of the lips is primarily due to the presence of which pigment?
Hemoglobin
Myoglobin
Melanin
Carotene
Keratin
hemoglobin
increased bilirubin levels cause a skin discoloration called
erythema
jaundice
pallor
bronzing
cyanosis
jaundice
Excessive hairiness is called
Multiple Choice
telogenism
anagenism
catagenism
alopecia
hirsutism
hirsutism
Mammary glands are modified _________ glands that develop within the female breasts during pregnancy and lactation.
merocrine
apocrine
ceruminous
sebaceous
eccrine
apocrine