Ch. 3 Physiology and Histology of the Skin pt. 1

What is the most abundant protein in the body that is crucial for skin health?

• Elastin

• Keratin

• Melanin

• Collagen

How does the skin help regulate body temperature?

• By producing more sebum

• Through evaporation and perspiration

• By increasing melanin production

• Through the growth of hair

What is the main function of sebaceous glands?

• To produce oil

• To produce collagen

• To produce melanin

• To produce sweat

Which layer of the skin is primarily composed of fat and provides cushioning?

• Hypodermis

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Stratum Corneum

What process involves the shedding of dead skin cells from the surface?

• Mitosis

• Desquamation

• Photosynthesis

• Osmosis