Choose the Correct Option of the Following Layer of Skin Term Flashcards

The hypodermis A) is the layer of skin where the hair is produced. B) is the layer of skin where nails are produced. C) connects the dermis to the epidermis. D) is dense irregular connective tissue. E) contains approximately half of the body's stored fat.

The layer of the dermis closest to the epidermis A) papillary layer B) reticular layer

The layer of the dermis responsible for most of the structural strength of the skin A) papillary layer B) reticular layer

The layer of the dermis responsible for fingerprints and footprints A) papillary layer B) reticular layer

The layer of the dermis responsible for cleavage lines and striae A) papillary layer B) reticular layer

A layer of skin (where mitosis occurs) that replaces cells lost from the outer layer of the epidermis is the A) stratum corneum. B) stratum basale. C) stratum lucidum. D) reticular layer. E) hypodermis.

If a splinter penetrates the skin of the palm of the hand to the second epidermal layer from the surface, the last layer damaged is the A) stratum granulosum. B) stratum basale. C) stratum corneum. D) stratum lucidum. E) stratum spinosum.

Production of keratin fibers; formation of lamellar bodies; limited amount of cell division A) stratum basale B) stratum corneum C) stratum granulosum D) stratum lucidum E) stratum spinosum

Desquamation occurs; 25 or more layers of dead squamous cells A) stratum basale B) stratum corneum C) stratum granulosum D) stratum lucidum E) stratum spinosum

Production of cells; melanocytes produce and contribute melanin; hemidesmosomes present A) stratum basale B) stratum corneum C) stratum granulosum D) stratum lucidum E) stratum spinosum

Production of keratohyalin granules; lamellar bodies release lipids; cells die A) stratum basale B) stratum corneum C) stratum granulosum D) stratum lucidum E) stratum spinosum

Dispersion of keratohyalin around keratin fibers; layer appears transparent; cells dead A) stratum basale B) stratum corneum C) stratum granulosum D) stratum lucidum E) stratum spinosum

In which of these areas of the body is thick skin found? A) back of the hand B) abdomen C) over the shin D) bridge of the nose E) heel of the foot

The function of melanin in the skin is A) lubrication of the skin. B) prevention of skin infections. C) protection from ultraviolet light. D) to reduce water loss. E) to help regulate body temperature.

Concerning skin color, which of these statements is not correctly matched? A) skin appears yellow—carotene present B) no skin pigmentation (albinism)—genetic disorder C) skin tans—increased melanin production D) skin appears blue (cyanosis)—oxygenated blood E) African-Americans darker than Caucasians—more melanin in African-American skin