Anatomy 001 - Introduction to Human Anatomy » Fall 2020 » Lecture Quiz 2

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Question #1
The thin layer of epidermis deep to the nail plate is called
A.   the nail bed.
B.   the nail root.
C.   the lateral nail fold.
D.   the proximal nail fold.
Question #2
Epidermal ridges are upward folds of the dermis.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #3
Which of the following layers of the dermis is composed of areolar connective tissue and contains capillary beds that support basal cells?
A.   The reticular layer
B.   Stratum granulosum
C.   Stratum corneum
D.   The papillary layer
Question #4
The deep connective tissue layer of skin is called the
A.   dermis.
B.   epidermis.
C.   stratum corneum.
D.   sweat gland.
Question #5
Which of the following skin pigments is actually a red (when oxygen is bound) pigment found in blood?
A.   Keratin
B.   Carotene
C.   Melanin
D.   Hemoglobin
Question #6
Thin skin is found only on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #7
Which of the following epidermal layers is not found in thin skin?
A.   Stratum granulosum
B.   Stratum spinosum
C.   Stratum corneum
D.   Stratum lucidum
E.   Stratum basale
Question #8
Which of the following layers is composed mostly of adipose tissue?
A.   Papillary layer of dermis
B.   Hypodermis
C.   Reticular layer of dermis
D.   Epidermis
Question #9
The region of hair inside the hair follicle is called the __________.
A.   root
B.   shaft
C.   epiphysis
D.   diaphysis
Question #10
Which of the following glands in skin produce a watery form of sweat from birth?
A.   Merocrine/Eccrine sweat glands
B.   Sebaceous glands
C.   Apocrine sweat glands
D.   Endocrine glands

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