Skin and Its Components Quiz

The acid mantle is made up of which three components?

• Blood vessels, nerve endings and sebaceous glands

• Dead skin cells, adipose tissue, and nerve endings

• Dead skin cells, sweat and sebum

• Epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer

Eccrine and Apocrine glands excrete a substance known as:

• Blood

• Lymph

• Sebum

• Sweat

Outline the role of melanocyte cells.

• Produce keratin

• Produce collagen

• Produce melanin

• Produce elastin

Identify two ways the skin can absorb substances.

• Through the nails and hair

• Between cells of epidermis and through hair shafts

• Through the eyes and ears

• Through the mouth and nose

Identify the skin's normal pH range.

• 3.0 - 4.0

• 4.5 - 5.5

• 5.5 - 6.5

• 6.0 - 7.0

What creates the acid mantle on the skin?

• Blood and lymph

• Dead skin cells, sweat, and sebum

• Hair follicles and oil

• Nerve endings and collagen

Which of the following is NOT a component of the acid mantle?

• Sebum

• Sweat

• Dead skin cells

• Blood

What type of surface does the acid mantle create on the skin?

• Alkaline

• Neutral

• Acidic

• Basic

What role does sebum play in the formation of the acid mantle?

• It provides color to the skin

• It helps create an acidic surface

• It strengthens the skin's structure

• It cools the skin

What happens if the acid mantle is disrupted?

• The skin becomes more resistant to bacteria

• The skin loses its color

• The skin becomes more vulnerable to infections

• The skin becomes thicker