The skin

In which layer of the epidermis does mitosis occur?

• Stratum germinativum
• Stratum lucidium
• Stratum granulosum
• Stratum spinosum

The acid mantle on the skin helps to: 

• Control the skin’s temperature
• Control the ageing process 
• Control bacteria 
• Control the tanning process

What are the 3 main layers of the skin? 

• Epidermis, Dermis and reticular
• Dermis, subcutaneous and langerhan
• Epidermis, Dermis & Subcutaneous (hypodermis)

• Dermis, epidermis and stratum corneum

The skin’s natural oil is called:    

• Lanolin
• Sebum
• Stratum
• Humectant

What are the 2 main functions of the subcutaneous (hypodermis) layer? 

• Keep us warm, protects underlying tissue from shock
• Controls sweating, keeps us warm
• Protects underlying tissue from shock, produces oils
• Produces oils and controls sweating

What do Mast cells release? 

• Sebum
• Melanin
• Histamine
• Antibodies

Which of the following is not a function of the skin?

• Protection
• Transportation
• Secretion
• Absorption

Which of the following is not an appendage of the dermis?

• Sudoriferous gland
• Arrecto pili muscle
• Dermal papilla
• Fatty Cell

What appendage of the skin are the eccrine and appocrine more commonly known as?

• Secaceous gland
• Sudoriferous gland
• Dermal papilla
• Nerve endings

What are the protein fibres found in the skin called?

• Keratin and collagen
• Mast and collagen
• Collagen and elastin
• Elastin and melanin