Anatomy and Physiology of Skin

How many layers make up the skin anatomy?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Which of the following is the correct flow of the skin anatomy from the surface to the bone?

• Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous tissue, Fascia, Muscle and Bone.

• Dermis, Epidermis, Subcutaneous tissue, Muscle, Fascia and Bone.

• Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous tissue, Muscle, Fascia and Bone.

• Dermis, Epidermis, Muscle, Subcutaneous tissue, Fascia and Bone.

The Epidermis layer of the skin is made up of Stratified squamous epithelium.

• True

• False

Sweat glands and deep hair follicles are found here.

• Fascia

• Dermis

• Subcutaneous tissue

• Muscle

I am beneath the subcutaneous tissue, but stays above a layer of smooth muscle tissue. What am I?

• Dermis

• Bone

• Fascia

• Hair follicle

Which of the following depicts best the function of the skin against external environment?

• Acts as sensory organ.

• Control body temperature.

• Serve as anatomical barrier and protect internal organs.

• Houses normal microbiota of the skin.

Which of the following helps the prevention of pathogens colonisation on the skin?

• Sebum production on the skin.

• The skins normal microbial flora, pH, and chemical defenses.

• Hairs on the skin.

• Amount of melanin activated in the skin.

Which of the following is true about the skin's other physiological functions?

i - Control body temperature

ii - Excretion of water and salts

iii - Synthesis of hormones and act as sensory organ

iv - Prevent skin cancer

• i, ii and iii

• i and ii

• i and iv

• All of the above