Functions of the Skin Practice Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do wounded cells release to help protect the skin?
Defensins
Cathelicidins
Melanin
Sebum
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which substances have limited penetration of the skin?
Water-soluble substances
Lipid-soluble substances and heavy metals
Proteins and carbohydrates
Vitamins and minerals
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the skin contribute to preventing wrinkles?
By synthesizing Vitamin D
By activating hormones
By making collagenase
By absorbing calcium
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a cell type found in the epidermis?
Keratinocytes
Melanocytes
Dendritic cells
Fibroblasts
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of keratinocytes in the epidermis?
Produce pigment melanin
Act as sensory receptors
Produce fibrous keratin
Activate the immune system
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of dendritic (Langerhans) cells in the epidermis?
Sense touch
Produce keratin
Activate the immune system
Produce melanin
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the outermost layer of the epidermis called?
Stratum basale
Stratum spinosum
Stratum corneum
Stratum granulosum
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