Skin Structure and Function Test MP 2 Semester 1 Part 1

Which gland is responsible for oil production in the skin?

• Sweat gland

• Sebaceous gland

• Adrenal gland

• Thyroid gland

What type of tissue is found in the hypodermis?

• Muscle tissue

• Nervous tissue

• Adipose tissue

• Epithelial tissue

What is the role of the arrector pili muscle?

• To produce sweat

• To raise hair

• To secrete oil

• To store fat

Which cells are found in the stratum corneum?

• Basal cells

• Squamous cells

• Adipose cells

• Nerve cells

What is the primary function of the epidermis?

• To store fat

• To protect underlying tissues

• To produce sweat

• To grow hair

Which layer of the skin is directly below the epidermis?

• Hypodermis

• Dermis

• Muscle

• Adipose tissue

What is the function of the sebaceous gland?

• To produce sweat

• To secrete oil

• To grow hair

• To store fat

What is the primary role of adipose tissue in the skin?

• To produce sweat

• To store energy

• To grow hair

• To secrete oil

The skin helps protect the body from which external factors?

• Viruses and fungi

• Bacteria, chemicals, and temperature

• Dust and pollen

• Light and sound

How does the skin help in temperature regulation?

• By producing sweat

• By storing fat

• By absorbing sunlight

• By producing melanin