Skim Flashcards
58The palms of the hands and soles of the feet have how many epidermal layers?
a. 3
b. 2
c. 5
d. 4
C.5
59Which epidermal cell is most numerous?
u. Keratinocytes
v. Melanocytes
w. Merkel cells
x. Langerhans cells
Keratinocytes
60Which epidermal cell is a macrophage?
A.Keratinocytes
B. Melanocytes
C. Merkel cells
D. Langerhans cells
Langerhan cells
61Which of the following is the correct order from deep to superficial?
cc. Stratum corneum, Stratum basale, Stratum lucidum, Stratum
granulosum, Stratum spinosum
dd. Stratum basale, Stratum spinosum, Stratum granulosum, Stratum
lucidum, Stratum corneum
ee. Stratum corneum, Stratum lucidum, Stratum granulosum, Stratum
spinosum, Stratum basale
Stratum basale, Stratum spinosum, Stratum granulosum, Stratum
lucidum, Stratum corneum
62The outer layer of epidermis of the skin ‘sloughs off’ every
ff. Every 7 days
gg. Every 14-20 days
hh. Every 35-45 days
ii. Every 90 days
Every 35 to 45 days
63The dermis layer of skin is subdivided into two regions the papillary region and
the reticular region
jj. True
kk. False
True
63The dermis layer of skin is subdivided into two regions the papillary region and
the reticular region
jj. True
kk. False
True
What are the layers the dermis layer is divided into
Reticular and papillary
What are the layers of the epidermis called
Startum corneum, stratum lucidium, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum and stratum basale
What dermis cell combines with a nerve ending to form a receptor
Merkel cells
What are sudoriferous glands
Sweat glands
Where are the apocrine glands found
Axils and groin
Elastic fibres in the skin allow what?
Stretch and recoil back to shape
The epidermal ridges located in the dermis and extend to the epidermis are
unique to each individual
A. True
B. False
True
68The functions of the skin include
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xx. Protection & Sensory perception
yy. Excretion & absorption
zz. Temperature regulation & vitamin production
aaa. All of the above
All of the above
