Skin Anatomy Quiz

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Muscle

Which gland is responsible for producing oil in the skin?

• Eccrine sweat gland

• Sebaceous gland

• Meissner's corpuscle

• Pacinian corpuscle

Which layer of the skin contains nerves and blood vessels?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Muscle

What is the primary function of the eccrine sweat gland?

• Oil production

• Sweat production

• Hair growth

• Touch sensation

Which structure in the skin is involved in sensing touch?

• Pacinian corpuscle

• Meissner's corpuscle

• Eccrine sweat gland

• Sebaceous gland

Which part of the skin is directly involved in temperature regulation?

• Sebaceous gland

• Eccrine sweat gland

• Meissner's corpuscle

• Pacinian corpuscle

Which layer of the skin is the thickest?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Muscle

Which layer of the skin is the thickest?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Stratum corneum

What are goosebumps caused by?

• Cold weather

• Contraction of hair erector muscles

• Exposure to sunlight

• Lack of moisture

Which glands secrete sweat through your skin?

• Sebaceous glands

• Ceruminous glands

• Sudoriferous glands

• Salivary glands