EC Skin Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

What are the three main layers of the skin listed from outermost to innermost?

Accepted Answer

Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis

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Dermis, epidermis, hypodermis

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Hypodermis, dermis, epidermis

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Epidermis, hypodermis, dermis

Question 2

The deepest, most active layer of the epidermis responsible for cell renewal is called the:

Accepted Answer

Stratum basale

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Stratum corneum

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Stratum granulosum

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Stratum spinosum

Question 3

Which cells in the epidermis are responsible for producing the pigment melanin?

Accepted Answer

Melanocytes

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Keratinocytes

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Langerhans cells

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Merkel cells

Question 4

In which skin layer are the hair follicle bulbs primarily located?

Accepted Answer

Dermis

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Epidermis

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Stratum corneum

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Stratum spinosum

Question 5

What is the outermost sublayer of the epidermis composed of?

Accepted Answer

Dead, flattened, keratinized cells

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Living keratinocytes actively dividing

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Melanocyte-rich pigmented cells

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Granular cells releasing lipids

Question 6

The dermis is primarily composed of which structural protein that gives skin its strength and flexibility?

Accepted Answer

Collagen and elastin

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Elastin only

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Keratin

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Fibronectin

Question 7

Which skin appendage is directly targeted and destroyed during electrolysis treatment?

Accepted Answer

Hair follicle

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Sweat gland

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Sebaceous gland

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Arrector pili muscle