Anatomy of the Dermis & Hypodermis
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Leigh Cooper
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Multiple Choice
Which layer of the dermis is thicker and located deeper?
Papillary layer
Reticular layer
Epidermis
Hypodermis
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Multiple Choice
Which structure in the skin is responsible for creating fingerprints?
Dermal papillae
Meissner's corpuscles
Capillary loops
Hair follicle
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are functions of capillary loops in the dermis?
Drop off oxygen and nutrients
Remove CO2 and waste
Sense pain and temperature
Create fingerprints
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Open Ended
Compare the sensory functions of Meissner's corpuscles and free nerve endings in the skin.
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Fill in the Blanks
The tunnel where the hair grows from is called the
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Multiple Choice
What happens to hair when the arrector pili muscle contracts?
It falls out
It raises on end
It changes color
It becomes oily
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Multiple Choice
Which type of gland produces sebum in the skin?
Sebaceous gland
Sudoriferous gland
Pacinian corpuscle
Adipose tissue
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following structures is responsible for sensing heavy touch, pressure, and vibrations in the skin?
Meissner corpuscle
Pacinian corpuscle
Sudoriferous gland
Adipose tissue
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Fill in the Blanks
The hypodermis is also known as the
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are functions of adipose tissue?
Adheres skin to muscle
Insulates heat
Absorbs shock
Produces sweat
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Fill in the Blanks
The layer of skin that contains the arrector pili muscle, sebaceous gland, and sensory nerve is called the
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Multiple Choice
Which structures in the dermis are directly controlled by motor nerves?
Arrector pili muscles, sebaceous glands, and sudoriferous glands
Blood vessels and hair follicles
Adipose tissue and dermal papillae
Pacinian corpuscles and capillary loops
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Multiple Choice
What are the two layers of the dermis and how do they differ in terms of location and thickness?
Papillary layer is superficial and thin; Reticular layer is deeper and thick
Papillary layer is deeper and thick; Reticular layer is superficial and thin
Both layers are equally thick and located at the same depth
Papillary layer is only found in the hypodermis
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