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1
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Which of the following is composed of loose connective tissue?

A

Hypodermis

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2
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Where is thick skin found?

A

Sole of the feet

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3
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Which layer of the epidermis has cells which have keratohyaline granules?

A

Stratum granulosum

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4
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Which cell is a macrophage found in the skin?

A

Langerhans cell

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5
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A new miracle skin cream recently hit the beauty counters which is suppose to stimulate collagen production. Which cell is it supposedly stimulating?

A

Fibroblast

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6
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What is the half moon shaped white area on a nail called?

A

Lunula

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7
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What is the growing part of the nail?

A

Matrix

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8
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What type of glands are the ceruminous glands?

A

Apocrine sweat gland

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9
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Which of the following is the most abundant sensory receptor of the skin?

A

Free nerve endings

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10
Q

Where can hair be found?

A

Eyelid

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11
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Which of the following is composed of connective tissue?

A

Both b and c

b. Dermis
c. Hypodermis

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12
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Which of the following is composed of dense irregular connective tissue?

A

Reticular layer of dermis

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13
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Where is thick skin found?

A

Palms

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14
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Which layer of the epidermis is present only in thick skin?

A

Stratum lucidum

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15
Q

Which cell is a mechanoreceptors?

A

Merkel cell

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16
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Which cell is found in the dermis?

A

Fibroblast

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17
Q

What is underneath the nail plate?

A

Nail bed

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18
Q

What is the innervation of an eccrine sweat gland?

A

Cholinergic; sympathetic

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19
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Which of the following responds to continuous pressure?

A

Ruffini’s corpuscles

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20
Q

Which of the following is found in the hair follicle?

A

Huxley’s layer

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21
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The reticular layer is part of which layer?

22
Q

Which of the following is NOT considered an epidermal appendage?

A

Hypodermis

23
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Which layer of the epidermis is also called the stratum germinativum?

A

Stratum basale

24
Q

Which layer of the epidermis is on the surface of the skin?

A

Stratum corneum

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Which cell is the most abundant cell in the epidermis?
Keratinocyte
26
What type of epithelium forms the epidermis?
Stratified squamous epithelium
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What is the portion of the nail which is underneath skin?
Root
28
What type of glands are the glands of Moll?
Apocrine sweat gland
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Which of the following responds to vibration and rapidly changing pressure?
Pacinian corpuscles
30
Which of the following is a receptor for fine touch which is located in mucous membranes?
Krause's end bulbs
31
Which of the following is composed of stratified squamous epithelium?
Epidermis
32
Which of the following is NOT a function of skin
a. Vitamin D production b. Protection from water loss c. Sensory reception d. Heat regulation e. All are functions of skin Answer: e
33
Which layer of the epidermis contains dividing cells?
Stratum basale
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Which layer of the epidermis contains cells with no nuclei or organelles?
Stratum corneum
35
Which cell is a phagocyte?
Langerhans cell
36
What is a characteristic of the cells in the epidermis of the skin?
Keratinization
37
Where are apocrine sweat glands NOT found?
Posterior neck
38
What is the innervation of an apocrine sweat gland?
Adrenergic; sympathetic
39
Which of the following is a receptor for fine touch which is located in the dermis?
Meissner's corpuscle
40
Which of the following is found in the hair follicle?
Henle's layer
41
The papillary layer is part of which layer?
Dermis
42
Which layer of the epidermis contains star shaped cells?
Stratum spinosum
43
Which of the following layers comprise the skin?
Both a and b a. Epidermis b. Dermis
44
Which cell is responsible for skin pigmentation?
Melanocyte
45
Which of the following responds to pain?
Free nerve endings
46
What is the correct term for cuticle?
Eponychium
47
What color is keratin with Masson's trichrome stain?
Red
48
What type of tissue makes up the dermis of the skin?
Dense irregular connective tissue
49
What are the pressure receptors in skin called?
Pacinian corpuscles
50
Which sensory receptor in the skin is NOT encapsulated?
Free nerve endings

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