Anatomy of the Dermis & Hypodermis

Multiple Choice

Which layer of the dermis is thicker and located deeper?

• Papillary layer

• Reticular layer

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

Multiple Choice

Which structure in the skin is responsible for creating fingerprints?

• Dermal papillae

• Meissner's corpuscles

• Capillary loops

• Hair follicle

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of capillary loops in the dermis?

• Drop off oxygen and nutrients

• Remove CO2 and waste

• Sense pain and temperature

• Create fingerprints

Open Ended

Compare the sensory functions of Meissner's corpuscles and free nerve endings in the skin.

Multiple Choice

What happens to hair when the arrector pili muscle contracts?

• It falls out

• It raises on end

• It changes color

• It becomes oily

Multiple Choice

Which type of gland produces sebum in the skin?

• Sebaceous gland

• Sudoriferous gland

• Pacinian corpuscle

• Adipose tissue

Multiple Choice

Which of the following structures is responsible for sensing heavy touch, pressure, and vibrations in the skin?

• Meissner corpuscle

• Pacinian corpuscle

• Sudoriferous gland

• Adipose tissue

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of adipose tissue?

• Adheres skin to muscle

• Insulates heat

• Absorbs shock

• Produces sweat

Multiple Choice

Which structures in the dermis are directly controlled by motor nerves?

• Arrector pili muscles, sebaceous glands, and sudoriferous glands

• Blood vessels and hair follicles

• Adipose tissue and dermal papillae

• Pacinian corpuscles and capillary loops

Multiple Choice

What are the two layers of the dermis and how do they differ in terms of location and thickness?

• Papillary layer is superficial and thin; Reticular layer is deeper and thick

• Papillary layer is deeper and thick; Reticular layer is superficial and thin

• Both layers are equally thick and located at the same depth

• Papillary layer is only found in the hypodermis

Draw

Draw something that your skin protects you from.