What lies beneath the epidermis (Dermis and Hypodermis)

What is the topmost layer of the skin called?

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Epidermis

• Muscle

What type of tissue is found in the epidermis?

• Connective tissue

• Muscular tissue

• Epithelial tissue

• Nervous tissue

Which layer of the dermis contains thin, loose connective tissue?

• Reticular dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Papillary dermis

What is the main function of connective tissue?

• Producing hormones

• Generating heat

• Absorbing shock

• Conducting nerve impulses

Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerve endings?

• Reticular dermis

• Hypodermis

• Papillary dermis

• Epidermis

What is the main function of the arrector pili muscle?

• Causing hair to stand up

• Generating nerve impulses

• Regulating body temperature

• Producing sweat

Which layer of the skin contains sweat glands and hair follicles?

• Papillary dermis

• Hypodermis

• Epidermis

• Reticular dermis

What is another name for the hypodermis?

• Epidermis

• Muscle

• Subcutaneous fat

• Dermis

What is the main function of subcutaneous fat?

• Producing hormones

• Generating heat

• Absorbing shock

• Conducting nerve impulses

Which degree of burn affects the dermis and causes loss of nerve pain?

• Third-degree burn

• Second-degree burn

• First-degree burn

• Fourth-degree burn