Skincare Skin Anatomy and Physiology 3

Question 1

Which type of sweat glands are found all over the body and primarily regulate body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Eccrine glands

Answer

Eccrine sweat glands are distributed across most of the body surface and are the main glands for thermoregulation.

Question 2

What is the name of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF)?

Accepted Answer

A group of hygroscopic compounds in the stratum corneum

Answer

NMF is a collection of water-attracting molecules naturally found in the stratum corneum that keep skin hydrated.

Question 3

Collagen in the dermis is primarily produced by which cells?

Accepted Answer

Fibroblasts

Answer

Fibroblasts are the main cells in the dermis responsible for synthesizing collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid.

Question 4

Which layer of the epidermis contains cells that have begun to die and contain keratohyalin granules?

Accepted Answer

Stratum granulosum

Answer

The stratum granulosum contains granular-looking cells that produce keratohyalin granules as part of keratinization.

Question 5

What term describes the process by which dead skin cells shed from the surface of the skin?

Accepted Answer

Desquamation

Answer

Desquamation is the natural process of dead skin cells shedding from the stratum corneum.

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