Skin Anatomy Quiz

What layer of the epidermis connects it with the dermis?

• Stratum corneum

• Basal cell layer

• Merkel cell layer

• Connective layer

What is the largest organ in the body?

• Liver

• Lungs

• Heart

• Integument

What types of cells in the epidermis play a role in the immune response for skin?

• Basal cells

• Merkel cells

• Langerhans cells

• Melanocytes

Which layer of skin is "A" referring to?

• Epidermis
• Dermis
• Hypodermis
• Melanin

Which structure is located only in the epidermis?

• Stratum corneum

• Hair follicle

• Sebaceous glands

• Apocrine glands

Apocrine glands are found in what two locations on the body?

• Soles of the feet and axillary

• Anogenital and axillary areas

• Soles of the feet and anogenital areas

• Elbow and knees

Where on the body would you find sebaceous glands?

• Face

• Soles of the feet

• Palms of the hands

• The lower lip

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

• Temperature regulation

• Protection

• Sensation

• Assists in wound healing

What is one purpose of the ground substance in the dermis?

• Protect against infection.

• Restore the collagen at work through its "resting" arrangement.

• Act as a cushion to protect against compression forces.

• To bond to the epidermis.

What is the immediate response of the blood vessels to injury?

• Vasoconstriction

• Vasodilation

• Increased capillary permeability

• There is no action by the blood vessels in the immediate time after a wound.