Intermediate Skin Quiz
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Q1. Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for mitotic activity?
- Stratum corneum
- Stratum basale
- Stratum granulosum
- Stratum lucidum
Q2. Which cells in the skin are involved in immune defense?
- Keratinocytes
- Melanocytes
- Merkel cells
- Langerhans cells
Q3. Which protein in the dermis provides tensile strength?
- Collagen
- Elastin
- Melanin
- Keratin
Q4. What is the function of the hypodermis (subcutaneous layer)?
- Sensory reception
- UV protection
- Fat storage and insulation
- Sweat production
Q5. Which glands are responsible for body odor in adults?
- Eccrine glands
- Apocrine glands
- Sebaceous glands
- Ceruminous glands
Q6. Which sensory receptors detect deep pressure and vibration?
- Pacinian corpuscles
- Ruffini endings
- Meissner’s corpuscles
- Merkel cells
Q7. How does the skin assist in regulating body temperature?
- Vitamin D production
- Vasodilation and sweating
- Melanin release
- Sebum secretion
Q8. Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin upon sunlight exposure?
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin C
Q9. What is the role of melanocytes in skin?
- Stimulate collagen production
- Detect mechanical touch
- Generate immune responses
- Produce melanin for UV protection
Q10. Which epidermal layer is absent in thin skin but present in thick skin?
- Stratum spinosum
- Stratum lucidum
- Stratum granulosum
- Stratum basale