Esthetician Practice Anatomy and Physiology Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What structure in the dermis is responsible for providing fingerprint patterns on the skin's surface?
Answer: Dermal papillae
Dermal papillae are projections of the dermis into the epidermis that create the ridges seen as fingerprints.
Which blood vessels are the smallest and allow for nutrient and waste exchange in the skin?
Answer: Capillaries
Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products occurs between blood and tissue.
What protein gives skin its strength and makes up approximately 70-80% of the dermis?
Answer: Collagen
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the dermis, providing structural strength and firmness to the skin.
Which layer of the epidermis contains cells that are actively dividing through mitosis?
Answer: Stratum basale
The stratum basale is the deepest epidermal layer where new skin cells are produced through active cell division.
The lymphatic system in the skin primarily functions to do what?
Answer: Remove waste products and excess fluid from tissues
The lymphatic system drains excess interstitial fluid and waste products from skin tissues, supporting immune defense.
Which sensory receptor in the skin detects deep pressure and vibration?
Answer: Pacinian corpuscles
Pacinian corpuscles are large, encapsulated receptors located deep in the dermis and subcutaneous tissue that respond to deep pressure and vibration.