CLT Skin Anatomy & Physiology

Question 1

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

Accepted Answer

Epidermis

Answer

Dermis

Answer

Hypodermis

Answer

Stratum basale

Question 2

Which layer of skin contains blood vessels and nerves?

Accepted Answer

Dermis

Answer

Epidermis

Answer

Stratum corneum

Answer

Basement membrane

Question 3

What is the main function of melanocytes?

Accepted Answer

Produce melanin

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Produce collagen

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Fight infection

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Create new skin cells

Question 4

Which part of the skin is primarily involved in temperature regulation?

Accepted Answer

Dermis

Answer

Stratum lucidum

Answer

Epidermis

Answer

Subcutaneous fat

Question 5

What is the role of the stratum corneum?

Accepted Answer

Protects against external elements

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Generates new skin cells

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Produces sweat

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Stores fat

Question 6

Which structure anchors the skin to underlying tissues?

Accepted Answer

Hypodermis

Answer

Epidermis

Answer

Dermis

Answer

Basement membrane

Question 7

Which gland is responsible for producing sweat?

Accepted Answer

Eccrine gland

Answer

Sebaceous gland

Answer

Endocrine gland

Answer

Meibomian gland

Question 8

Which type of cell is primarily responsible for immune defense in the skin?

Accepted Answer

Langerhans cell

Answer

Keratinocyte

Answer

Melanocyte

Answer

Fibroblast

Question 9

Where are new skin cells produced?

Accepted Answer

Stratum basale

Answer

Stratum corneum

Answer

Stratum granulosum

Answer

Papillary dermis