Dermis Quiz

Identify the name of the Dermis layer in green in the diagram

• Epidermis

• Papillary

• Reticular

• Hypodermis

What is the function of the Capillary loop?

• Give dermis oxygen and nutrients

• Give dermis and Epidermis oxygen and nutrients

• Give oxygen to hydodermis

• Give Oxygen to corneum layer

What is the function of arrector pili muscles?

• Contract to cause hair to stand on end

• Relax to lower body temperature

• Expand to increase blood flow

• Contract to produce sweat

Where are sebaceous glands usually found?

• Attached to a hair follicle

• In the hypodermis

• In the stratum corneum

• In the dermal papillae

What is the function of free nerve endings?

• Sense pain, heat, cold

• Sense light touch

• Produce oil

• Deliver blood to the dermis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which layer of the epidermis is made of living cells and is above the stratum basale?

• Stratum corneum

• Stratum spinosum

• Stratum granulosum

• Stratum lucidum

Which layer of the epidermis is made of dead cells and only found in thick skin?

• Stratum corneum

• Stratum spinosum

• Stratum granulosum

• Stratum lucidum

What structure in the dermis is responsible for making fingerprints

• Dermal papillae

• Arrector Pili Mucsle

• Stratum corneum

• Adipose tissue

Select to two layers if the Dermis?

• Hypodermis

• Reticular

• Epidermis

• Papillary

What is the function of the sebaceous glands?

• Produce sweat

• Produce oil

• Sense pressure

• Store fat