Skin test review

Which of the following is NOT a function of skin?

• sensation

• production of vitamins

• excretion of waste

• secretion of hormones

Which of the following is the correct order for the layers of skin from superficial to deep?

• hypodermis, epidermis, dermis

• epidermis, hypodermis, dermis

• epidermis, dermis, hypodermis

• dermis, epidermis, hypodermis

Which of the following epidermal layers is made of cells that are constantly dividing?

• stratum lucidum

• stratum corneum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum basale

Which of the following epidermal layers is only found in thick skin like that on the palms of your hands?

• stratum lucidum

• stratum corneum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum basale

Which of the following epidermal layers is constantly being shed during your daily activities?

• stratum lucidum

• stratum corneum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum basale

Your fingerprints are caused by

• a build-up of melanin

• layers of keratin filaments

• a layer of dermal papillae

• blood vessels near your skin

The pigment produced by your skin that protects you from UV radiation is

• melanin

• Vitamin D

• keratin

• collagen

The arrangement of _________ in the dermis forms lines of cleavage.

• melanin

• Vitamin D

• keratin

• collagen

The dermis is composed of 2 layers: the ____________ layer, which is made of loose connective tissue and the ___________ layer, which is made of densely-packed fibrous tissue.

• cleavage, papillary

• subcutaneous, reticular

• papillary, reticular

• cleavage, subcutaneous

The sudoriferous glands found primarily in the armpits and groin responsible for body odor are known as

• apocrine glands

• sebaceous glands

• eccrine glands

• subcutaneous glands