practical exam

Question 1

what is the top of layer in the skin

Answer 1

epidermis

Question 2

identify the type of epithelium in this layer of the skin

Answer 2

stratified keratinised squamous epithelium

Question 3

state the main functions of the epithelium

Answer 3

protection, water-proofing

Question 4

what is the second layer in the skin

Answer 4

dermis

Question 5

identify the type of epithelium of the dermis

Answer 5

dense irregular and areolar connective tissue

Question 6

what is the last layer in the skin

Answer 6

hypodermis

Question 7

identify the type of epithelium of the epidermis

Answer 7

areolar and adipose connective tissue

Question 8

What are the layers of the epidermis ( deep to superficial)

Answer 8

1. stratum basale
2. stratum spinosum
3. stratum granulosm
4. stratum lucidum
5. stratum corneum

Question 9

what does the stratum basale contain

Answer 9

stem cells ( keratinocytes), melanocytes and tactile cells

Question 10

What does the stratum spinosum contain

Answer 10

layers of keratinocytes, which contain immune cells

Question 11

What does the stratum granulosum contain

Answer 11

3-5 layers where keratinisation begins

Question 12

What does the stratum lucidium contain

Answer 12

thin, transparent layer

Question 13

What does the stratum corneum contain

Answer 13

20-30 layers of dead, keratinised cells

Question 14

Which layers are contained within the dermis

Answer 14

papillary and rectular layer

Question 15

What does the papillary layer contain

Answer 15

areolar connective tissue, dermal papillae

Question 16

What is the function associated with the papillary layer

Answer 16

increase surface area for nutrient exchange with the epidermis

Question 17

What does the reticular layer contain

Answer 17

dense irregular connective tissue with collagen and elastin

Question 18

What is the function associated with the reticular layer

Answer 18

strength and flexibility

Question 19

Name the epithelium of the glomerulus

Answer 19

simple squamous cells

Question 20

What are the cells on the outside of the glomerular capsule

Answer 20

podocytes

Question 21

What is the function of the glomerulus

Answer 21

filter incoming blood to form filtrate

Question 22

What are the three layers of veins and arteries

Answer 22

1. tunica intima
2. tunica media
3. tunica adventina

Question 23

what are the three layers of the heart

Answer 23

1. epicardium
2. myocardium
3. endocardium

Question 24

What is the function of the pericardium

Answer 24

resists excessive expansion