Histology

Question 1

This is composed of cells that resemble granules and are filled with keratin.

Answer 1

stratum granulosum

Question 2

This connects the dermis to the epidermis.

Answer 2

papillary layer

Question 3

Denser and deeper layer of the dermis, comprised mainly of collagen and elastin.

Answer 3

reticular layer

Question 4

Where do phytoestrogens come from?

Answer 4

Plants

Question 5

What is NOT a function of lymph?

Answer 5

Supplying nutrients to the skin

Question 6

What is the bottom layer of the epidermis?

Answer 6

stratum germinativum

Question 7

What color is eumelanin?

Answer 7

Dark brown to black

Question 8

What type of glands secrete oil?

Answer 8

sebaceous

Question 9

What is NOT a method by which the body maintains thermoregulation?

Answer 9

absorption

Question 10

Sweat glands found all over the body with openings on the skin’s surface through pores.

Answer 10

eccrine glands

Question 11

Binding of a protein molecule to a glucose molecule, resulting in the formation of damaged, non-functioning structures.

Answer 11

Glycation

Question 12

These take electrons from compounds in the body such as proteins, lipids, or DNA.

Answer 12

Free radicals

Question 13

Coiled structures attached to the hair follicles found under the arms and in the genital area.

Answer 13

apocrine glands

Question 14

Fluid found between epidermal cells.

Answer 14

intercellular matrix

Question 15

Skin’s mechanism that protects us from irritation and intercellular transepidermal water loss (TEWL).

Answer 15

Barrier function

Question 16

Cell stimulator

Answer 16

Fibroblast