Skin Structure and Function Quiz

What is one function of sebaceous glands?

• To cool the body

• Produce sebum

• To produce body odor

• To detect movement

What is the function of eccrine sweat glands?

• To produce thicker sweat

• To secrete sebum

• To help cool the body

• To detect pressure

What type of sensations do nerve endings in the dermis detect?

• Touch, pressure, pain, heat, and cold

• Light, sound, taste, and smell

• Balance and coordination

• Hunger and thirst

What is the function of lymphatic vessels?

• Help drain excess fluid and fight infections

• Produce red blood cells

• Store vitamins

• Regulate body temperature

What is another name for the subcutaneous layer?

• Hypodermis

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Stratum lucidum

What role does the subcutaneous layer play?

• Acts as a supportive layer for the skin

• Produces melanin

• Generates heat

• Stores calcium

What is the primary function of the appendages of the dermis?

• Maintain the skin’s health and functionality

• Produce vitamin D

• Absorb nutrients

• Store energy

What is the role of free nerve endings?

• Detect pain and temperature

• Detect light touch

• Detect deep pressure

• Detect sound

What do fibroblasts produce?

• Collagen and Elastin

• Nerve endings

• Fat cells (adipocytes)

• Histamine

What do Mast cells release?

• Collagen and Elastin

• Nerve endings

• Fat cells (adipocytes)

• Histamine