Skin, Hair & Nails - Level 2

23 Questions | By Keb1980 | Last updated: Mar 17, 2022 | Total Attempts: 377

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1.

Which layer of the skin contains adipose tissue?
- A.
  
  Epidermis
- B.
  
  Dermis
- C.
  
  Subcutaneous
2.

In which layer of the epidermis does mitosis occur?
- A.
  
  Stratum corneum
- B.
  
  Stratum lucidium
- C.
  
  Stratum germinativum
- D.
  
  Stratum granulosum
3.

In which layer of the epidermis does keritinisation occur?
- A.
  
  Stratum corneum
- B.
  
  Stratum lucidium
- C.
  
  Stratum germinativum
- D.
  
  Stratum granulosum
4.

Which layer of the dermis contains collagen and elastin?
- A.
  
  Papillary
- B.
  
  Reticular
5.

Which layer of the epidermis contains nerve endings and a blood & lymph network?
- A.
  
  Papillary
- B.
  
  Reticular
6.

What do melanocyte cells produce?
- A.
  
  Keratin
- B.
  
  Collagen
- C.
  
  Melanin
- D.
  
  Elastin
7.

Which layer of the skin does not have a direct blood supply?
- A.
  
  Epidermis
- B.
  
  Dermis
- C.
  
  Subcutaneous
8.

Which type of cells produce elastin and collagen?
- A.
  
  Fibroblast cells
- B.
  
  Osteocyte cells
- C.
  
  Melanocyte cells
- D.
  
  Papillary cells
9.

Which of the following is not a function of skin?
- A.
  
  Sensation
- B.
  
  Protection
- C.
  
  Vitamin production
- D.
  
  Movement
10.

Which is the most superficial layer of the skin?
- A.
  
  Dermis
- B.
  
  Subcutaneous
- C.
  
  Epidermis
11.

The area of the nail where living cells are produced is:
- A.
  
  Nail bed
- B.
  
  Matrix
- C.
  
  Lunula
- D.
  
  Nail plate
12.

A common nail disease characterised by inflammation and bacterial infection of the skin surrounding the nail is:
- A.
  
  Pterygium
- B.
  
  Onychomycosis
- C.
  
  Paronychia
- D.
  
  Leuconychia
13.

Where are terminal hairs found on the body?
- A.
  
  On the scalp
- B.
  
  Under the arms
- C.
  
  Pubic region
- D.
  
  All of the above
14.

Which of the following is a fungal infection of the skin?
- A.
  
  Impetigo
- B.
  
  Herpes simplex
- C.
  
  Ringworm
- D.
  
  Herpes Zoster
15.

Hair grows from a sac like depression called the:
- A.
  
  Hair shaft
- B.
  
  Hair root
- C.
  
  Hair follicle
- D.
  
  Hair bulb
16.

What is meant by the term erythema in the skin?
- A.
  
  A mass of dilated capillaries in the skin
- B.
  
  A small, raised elevation in the skin
- C.
  
  A mark left on the skin after a wound has healed
- D.
  
  Reddening of the skin due to the dilation of blood capillaries
17.

The tough protein found in the epidermis, nails and skin is:
- A.
  
  Melanin
- B.
  
  Keratin
- C.
  
  Reticulin
- D.
  
  Collagen
18.

Which of the following is responsible for making the skin pigmentation darker?
- A.
  
  Keratin
- B.
  
  Sebum
- C.
  
  Carotene
- D.
  
  Melanin
19.

Desquamation occurs in which layer of the epidermis?
- A.
  
  Clear layer
- B.
  
  Basal cell layer
- C.
  
  Prickle-cell layer
- D.
  
  Horny layer
20.

The errector pili muscle affects:
- A.
  
  The hair
- B.
  
  The sebaceous gland
- C.
  
  Motor nerves
- D.
  
  Capillary network
21.

The function of the sebaceous gland is to:
- A.
  
  Secrete sweat
- B.
  
  Secrete sebum
- C.
  
  Regulate temperature
- D.
  
  Insulate
22.

The correct order of the layers of the epidermis from deepest to most superficial is as follows:
- A.
  
  Basal cell, prickle-cell, clear, granular, horny
- B.
  
  Basal cell, prickle-cell, granular, clear, horny
- C.
  
  Basal cell, horny, clear, granular, prickle-cell
- D.
  
  Basal cell, granular, prickle-cell, clear, horny
23.

Which of the following provides a crucial source of nourishment for hair?
- A.
  
  Connective tissue sheath
- B.
  
  Dermal papilla
- C.
  
  Outer root sheath
- D.
  
  Inner root sheath