Skin and Hair Biology Quiz

What cells initiate an immune system response to foreign bacteria or viruses?

• Merkel Cells

• Keratinocytes

• Melanocytes

• Dendritic cells

The ____ is the clear layer of thick skin found ONLY on the palms of the hands, fingers, soles of the feet, and toes.

• Stratum basale

• Stratum spinosum

• Stratum granulosum

• Stratum corneum

• Stratum lucidum

The layer of cells in the epidermis superior to the stratum basale and inferior to the stratum granulosum is called the ____.

• Stratum lucidum

• Stratum spinosum

• Stratum corneum

• Stratum reticulare

• Stratum granulosum

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Which part of the skin contains hair follicles?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutaneous layer

Which layer of the skin is responsible for insulation and padding?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Stratum corneum

Which part of the skin diagram is labeled as 'A'?

• Hair shaft

• Sweat gland

• Artery

• Vein

Which part of the skin diagram is labeled as 'C'?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Hair follicle

Which part of the skin diagram is labeled as 'H'?

• Hair follicle

• Sweat gland

• Adipose Tissue

• Vein

Which part of the skin diagram is labeled as 'J'?

• Hair follicle

• Sweat gland

• Artery

• Vein

Which burn involves the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer?

• Superficial-Thickness Burn (1st Degree)

• Superficial-Partial Thickness Burn (2nd Degree)

• Deep Partial Thickness Burn (2nd Degree)

• Full Thickness Burn (3rd Degree)