Histology Of Skin And Hair

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1.

The microscopic study of the skin is called :
- A.
  
  Histology
- B.
  
  Endocrinology
- C.
  
  Dermatology
- D.
  
  Trichology
2.

" Full anagen" or "Late anagen" or " advanced anagen " or " anagen 6 or VI or " deepest anagen" indicates:
- A.
  
  Shallow telogen
- B.
  
  Lanugo hair
- C.
  
  Accelerated vellus hair
- D.
  
  Deepest follicule stage
3.

Skin and its appendages receive nourishment from :
- A.
  
  The excretory system
- B.
  
  The endocrine system
- C.
  
  The blood vascular system
- D.
  
  The nervous system
4.

What is the prickle cell layer of the skin?
- A.
  
  Lucidum
- B.
  
  Corneum
- C.
  
  Spinosum
- D.
  
  Granulosum
5.

Which of the following id not part of the pilosebaceous unit?
- A.
  
  Sudoriferous gland
- B.
  
  Dermal papilla
- C.
  
  Sabaceous gland
- D.
  
  Arrector pili muscle
6.

In which layer of the skin is eleidin found?
- A.
  
  Epidermis : Stratum Lucidum
- B.
  
  Epidermis: Stratum Germinativum
- C.
  
  Dermis:Papillary Layer
- D.
  
  Epidermis : Stratum Corneum
7.

The arrector pili is :
- A.
  
  An involuntary muscle
- B.
  
  A static muscle
- C.
  
  A voluntary muscle
- D.
  
  A strong Muscle
8.

Which of the following statements about the sebaceous glands is true ?
- A.
  
  They control the body temperature
- B.
  
  They are always associated with hair follicles
- C.
  
  They are abundant on the face only
- D.
  
  They are a source of new hairs
9.

The visible portion of a hair is called :
- A.
  
  Shaft
- B.
  
  Shank
- C.
  
  Root
- D.
  
  A&B
10.

Hair cells in the cortex layer are :
- A.
  
  Flattened
- B.
  
  Elongated
- C.
  
  Round
- D.
  
  Polyhedral
11.

The follicule of terminal hair is found to be of greatest depth in :
- A.
  
  Early stage of telogen
- B.
  
  Early stage of anagen
- C.
  
  Advanced stage of telogen
- D.
  
  Advanced stage of anagen
12.

In what type of skin are melanocytes larger and more active ?
- A.
  
  Light skin
- B.
  
  Fair Skin
- C.
  
  Dark skin
- D.
  
  None of the above
13.

The blood and nerve supply of hair follicule is found in the :
- A.
  
  Cuticle
- B.
  
  Cortex
- C.
  
  Papilla
- D.
  
  Bulb
14.

What is the outermost layer of the skin?
- A.
  
  Dermis
- B.
  
  Epidermis
- C.
  
  Sub-cutaneous
- D.
  
  Basal
15.

The layer of the epidermis which produces melanin is called :
- A.
  
  Basal layer
- B.
  
  Spiny layer
- C.
  
  Prickle layer
- D.
  
  Horny layer
16.

The fibrous portion of the dermis contains all exept:
- A.
  
  Collagen
- B.
  
  Elastic fibers
- C.
  
  Reticulum
- D.
  
  Mast cells
17.

Collagen makes the skin more
- A.
  
  Elastic
- B.
  
  Hard
- C.
  
  Oily
- D.
  
  Dry
18.

Other names for the dermis are cutis , derma, curium and :
- A.
  
  Epidermis
- B.
  
  Lucid up skin
- C.
  
  True skin
- D.
  
  Granular layer
19.

What is the name for the system that composes the skin and its appendages ?
- A.
  
  Central nervous
- B.
  
  Integumentary
- C.
  
  Vascular
- D.
  
  Respiratory
20.

The dermis is made up of two layers :
- A.
  
  Adipose tissue and basal layer
- B.
  
  Papillary layer and horny layer
- C.
  
  Papillary and reticular layers
- D.
  
  Inner layer and granular layer
21.

What statement can be made regarding hair follicles?
- A.
  
  Males have more follicles than women
- B.
  
  Females have more follicles than men
- C.
  
  Males and females have the same number of follicles.
- D.
  
  Children have more follicles than adult
22.

Sensory nerves in the skin react to:
- A.
  
  Skin color
- B.
  
  Touch
- C.
  
  Eye color
- D.
  
  Light
23.

Melanin protects the skin from:
- A.
  
  Pathogenic bacteria
- B.
  
  Electric heat
- C.
  
  Steam heat
- D.
  
  Ultra violet rays
24.

Hair grows out of a depressionn in the :
- A.
  
  Germinative
- B.
  
  Dermis
- C.
  
  Subcutaneous
- D.
  
  Epidermis
25.

The main function of sebum is to prevent the skin from :
- A.
  
  Losing moisture
- B.
  
  Becoming dirty
- C.
  
  Losing Color
- D.
  
  Becoming Blemished