BSCI201 Exam 2 Review

Which of the following is not considered a layer of the skin?

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

• these are all layers of the skin

Which layer of the epidermis matches this description?

This layer is attached to the basal lamina, is the deepest layer, and contains keratinocytes, melanocytes, and Merkel cells.

• stratum granulosum

• stratum basale

• stratum lucidum

• stratum spinosum

Which layer of the epidermis matches this description?

This layer is about 4 to 6 layers thick, is held together by desmosomes, and contains prekeratin filaments.

• stratum corneum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum lucidum

• stratum spinosum

Which epidermal layer is only found in thick skin (soles and palms)

The stratum _________

Arrange the epidermal layers from superficial (left) to deep (right).

• stratum granulosum

• stratum corneum

• stratum spinosum

• stratum lucidum

• stratum basale

What is the function of melanocytes?

• consume debris

• produce melanin which provides pigmentation

• confer strength to the skin

• melanocytes do all of these things

What type of gland are sudoriferous glands?

• eccrine

• apocrine

What is the reticular layer of the dermis made from?

• dense regular connective tissue

• areolar tissue

• dense irregular connective tissue

• adipose tissue

Which dermal layer is more superficial?

• papillary layer

• reticular layer

Select every skin layer that is impacted by a second degree burn.

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis