Skin Structure and Function Quiz

Which structure carries blood toward the skin?

• vein

• artery

• dermis

• epidermis

Which of the following represents letter E?

• hair follicle

• dermis

• arrector pili

• sebaceous gland

What is the function of the dermis?

• produces sweat

• receptor that detects deep pressure

• thick layer of skin that contains nerves, blood vessels, and other structures

• nerve receptor that detects touch

Which of the following represents letter O?

• Pacinian corpuscle

• pore

• Meissner's corpuscle

• papillary layer

What is the function of the hair follicle?

• produces hair

• carries blood away from the skin

• receptor that detects deep pressure

• produces sebum

What is the function of the hypodermis?

• produces sweat

• anchors the skin to underlying organs

• carries blood toward the skin

• nerve receptor that detects touch

What is the function of the sebaceous gland?

• produces sweat

• produces sebum

• carries blood away from the skin

• nerve receptor that detects touch

Which skin structure is responsible for carrying blood away from the skin?

• artery

• vein

• capillary

• sweat gland

Which skin structure has fingerlike projections that penetrate into the epidermis to provide nutrients?

• papillary layer

• hypodermis

• dermis

• hair follicle

Which skin structure is responsible for detecting deep pressure?

• Meissner’s corpuscle

• Pacinian corpuscle

• nerve endings

• sweat gland