Basic Skin Structures Quiz

What is the lowest layer of skin known as?

• Hypodermis

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Stratum Basale

What is the layer responsible for the formation of fingerprints?

• Stratum Corneum

• Dermis

• Papilary Layer

• Reticular Layer

The layer that binds skin to deep tissue layers.

• Stratum Lucidum

• Dermis

• Stratum Granulosum

• Reticular Layer

What layer is represented by letter B?

• Stratum Corneum

• Dermis

• Stratum Lucidum

• Epidermis

What layer provides insulation and shock absorption?

• Epidermis

• Melanocytes

• Stratum Basale

• Hypodermis

What layer produces a protein called keratin?

• Stratum Granulosum

• Stratum Spinosum

• Stratum Corneum

• Stratum Basale

A ________ are black and blue marks where blood has formed clots.

• Bronzing

• Jaundice

• Hematoma

• Pallor

_________ is pale skin from lack of blood flow.

• Hematoma

• Pallor

• Jaundice

• Bronzing

______________ is a metallic appearance of skin indicating Addison's disease.

• Hematoma

• Jaundice

• Pallor

• Bronzing

__________ is a local accumulation that causes freckles.

• Melanin

• Carotene

• Hemoglobin