Integumentary system

What are the three major regions of the skin?

• Epidermis, Papillary, Reticular

• Epidermis, Dermal, Subdermal

• Epidermis, Subcutaneous, Dermis

• Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis

Which cell type in the epidermis produces the pigment melanin?

• Merkel cells

• Melanocytes

• Langerhans' cells

• Keratinocytes

What is the outermost layer of the epidermis called?

• Stratum Spinosum

• Stratum Lucidum

• Stratum Corneum

• Stratum Granulosum

Which layer of the dermis contains dermal papillae?

• Hypodermis

• Papillary Layer

• Reticular Layer

• Epidermis

What type of sweat gland is found in the palms and soles of the feet?

• Apocrine sweat glands

• Sebaceous glands

• Eccrine sweat glands

• Ceruminous glands

What is the primary function of sebaceous glands?

• Soften skin

• Produce melanin

• Produce sweat

• Protect against UV radiation

What type of hair is described as fine body hair found in children?

• Coarse hair

• Vellus hair

• Lanugo

• Terminal hair

Which type of skin cancer is the most common?

• Squamous cell carcinoma

• Alopecia

• Basal cell carcinoma

• Melanoma

What is the ABCD rule used for?

• Diagnosing skin infections

• Assessing skin hydration

• Identifying characteristics of melanoma

• Identifying skin types

What is the primary function of the stratum corneum?

• Immune response

• Waterproofing and protection

• Cell division

• Sensory reception