What is one important function of melanin?   A. Resets the diurnal biological clock   B. Increases the amount of blood vessels   C. Causes the skin to become cooler   D. Absorbs harmful radiation   E. Strengthens the skin or eyes

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B)

What is one important function of melanin?
  A.
Resets the diurnal biological clock
  B.
Increases the amount of blood vessels
  C.
Causes the skin to become cooler
  D.
Absorbs harmful radiation
  E.
Strengthens the skin or eyes

C)

Most of the cells of the epidermis are ________________.
  A.
fibroblasts
  B.
keratinocytes
  C.
macrophages
  D.
Langerhans cells

D)

The epidermis is nourished by diffusion from capillaries in the ___________.
  A.
papillary layer of the dermis
  B.
hypodermis
  C.
epidermis
  D.
reticular layer of the dermis

E)

Cell division occurs in which layer of the epidermis?
  A.
Stratum lucidum
  B.
Stratum corneum
  C.
Stratum basale
  D.
Stratum granulosum

F)

Which of the following is NOT a component of the epidermis thin skin?
  A.
Keratinized cells
  B.
Keratin
  C.
Capillaries
  D.
Melanocytes

G)

Which statement is true about a tan and tanning?
  A.
Sunning for the purpose of tanning produces healthier skin.
  B.
A tan indicates sun damage to the skin.
  C.
Tans last even if the skin is not exposed to the sun for months.
  D.
Tanning promotes skin with a more youthful appearance.
  E.
B and C

H)

In which layer of the epidermis do the nucleus and other organelles disintegrate and the cells die?
  A.
Stratum corneum
  B.
Stratum granulosum
  C.
Stratum lucidum
  D.
Stratum basale

I)

Which of the following associations is INCORRECT?
  A.
Keratinocytes; found in the stratum spinosum
  B.
Langerhans cells; immune cells
  C.
Melanocytes; typically found in the stratum corneum
  D.
Adipocytes; fat cells
  E.
None of the above

J)

The _________ consists of many layers of dead squamous cells surrounded by lipids.
  A.
stratum corneum
  B.
stratum basale
  C.
dermis
  D.
hypodermis
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