Test1

Question 1

Identify two structures in the skin that contribute to heat regulation:

Answer 1

Sudoriferous gland

Question 2

Explain the differences between Herpes Simplex and Tinea Pedis?

Answer 2

Herpes Simplex: is a viral infection. It occurs on the face, start itching, blisters is formed, blister weeps and forms a crust.

Tinea Pedis: is a fungal infection. It occurs on the I feet, start as flaking skin between the toes, becomes soft and soggy and itches.

Question 3

State the muscles responsible for each of the following actions:

a) Dorsiflexion of the foot
b) Extension of the forearm
c) Pulls the corners of the mouth upwards

Answer 3

a) Tibialis anterior
b) Triceps
c) Risorius

Question 4

What is the name of the process which new skin produces cells?

Answer 4

Mitosis

Question 5

On which layer of the epidermis does this process occurs?

Mitosis

Answer 5

Germinativum layer

Question 6

What is the name for the process of cell maturation?

Answer 6

The process of the skin cell maturation is called ‘terminal defferentition’

Question 7

What is desquamation?

Answer 7

The natural shedding or sloughing off dead skin cells from the surface of epidermis.

Question 8

How long does it take for a new cell to migrate to the surface of the skin to be desquamated?

Answer 8

A teenager’s skin renews every 21-28 days. As we age this timeframe extend to 50-75 days. In old age the skin as a consequence can take four times as long to heal.