Los Angeles Harbor College » Anatomy » Anatomy 001 - Introduction to Human Anatomy » Summer 2021

Question #1

Which type of cell makes up most of the epidermis?

A. melanocytes

B. merkel cells

C. keratinocytes

D. langerhans cells

Question #2

Which layer of the epidermis is the thickest?

A. stratum granulosum

B. stratum basale

C. stratum spinosum

D. startum corneum

Question #3

The deeper layer of the dermis is called:

A. the cuticle

B. the papillary region

C. the reticular region

D. the subcutaneous layer

Question #4

Where is the bulb of the hair found?

A. in the medulla of the shaft

B. in the stratum cornium

C. at the tip of the hair shaft

D. at the base of the hair follicle

Question #5

Which gland secretes oil onto the skin?

A. appocrine gland

B. ceruminous galnd

C. sebacous gland

D. eccrine gland

Question #6

What is the outermost layer of a hair?

A. the cortex

B. the shaft

C. the internal root sheath

D. the cuticle