Skin Appendages: Structure and Function | Histology Quizzes

Question 1

Which sweat gland type is primarily involved in regulating body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Eccrine

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Apocrine

Answer

Holocrine

Question 2

Explain the histological processes involved in nail growth, considering the factors that can impact nail health.

Accepted Answer

The nail matrix produces new nail cells, while the nail bed supports and nourishes them.

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The nail root generates new nail cells, while the nail plate provides support.

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The nail bed generates new nail cells, while the nail lunula provides support.

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The nail plate produces new nail cells, while the nail matrix provides support.

Question 3

Which sweat gland type is predominantly responsible for regulating body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Eccrine glands

Answer

Apocrine glands

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Sebaceous glands

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Ceruminous glands

Question 4

Where are sebaceous glands typically present?

Accepted Answer

Hair follicles

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Sweat gland ducts

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Apocrine gland ducts

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Nail matrix

Question 5

Which structure produces the pigment responsible for hair color?

Accepted Answer

Melanocytes

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Hair follicle cells

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Epidermis cells

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Dermis cells

Question 6

What is the predominant component found within the hair shaft?

Accepted Answer

Keratin

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Melanin

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Collagen

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Elastin

Question 7

Which type of hair is known for its coarse texture and rapid growth?

Accepted Answer

Terminal hair

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Vellus hair

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Intermediate hair

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Lanugo hair

Question 8

What is the primary function of the nail matrix?

Accepted Answer

Producing the nail plate

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Anchoring the nail to the fingertip

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Supplying blood to the nail

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Protecting the fingertip

Question 9

Which is not a recognized shape for nails?

Accepted Answer

Lobed

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Round

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Square

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Ovoid

Question 10

Which layer of the hair follicle is responsible for producing the hair shaft?

Accepted Answer

Matrix

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Outer root sheath

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Inner root sheath

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Cuticle

Question 11

Which type of sweat gland is primarily involved in thermoregulation?

Accepted Answer

Eccrine

Answer

Apocrine

Answer

Merocrine

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Holocrine

Question 12

The main structural protein of hair is:

Accepted Answer

Keratin

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Elastin

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Collagen

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Fibronectin

Question 13

Nails are characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Hardened, keratinized cells

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Rapid cell turnover

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Presence of blood vessels

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Absence of keratinization

Question 14

Which layer of the epidermis contains melanocytes?

Accepted Answer

Stratum basale

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Stratum granulosum

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Stratum corneum

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Stratum spinosum

Question 15

The bulge region of the hair follicle:

Accepted Answer

Contains stem cells

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Anchors the follicle to the skin

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Produces the hair shaft

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Secretes lipids

Question 16

Which skin appendage is responsible for producing sweat?

Accepted Answer

Sweat gland

Answer

Nail

Answer

Hair follicle

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Sebaceous gland

Question 17

The primary function of the sebaceous gland is to:

Accepted Answer

Lubricate the skin and hair

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Control body temperature

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Produce hair color

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Synthesize hormones

Question 18

What is the primary function of sebaceous glands?

Accepted Answer

Secretion of sebum

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Regulation of body temperature

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Excretion of waste

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Production of sweat

Question 19

Which hair follicle layer is responsible for hair growth?

Accepted Answer

Matrix

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Cuticle

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Cortex

Question 20

Which sweat gland is primarily responsible for regulating body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Eccrine

Answer

Merocrine

Answer

Holocrine

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Apocrine

Question 21

What is the major structural component of the nail plate?

Accepted Answer

Keratin

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Lipid

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Collagen

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Elastin

Question 22

Which hormone is associated with the promotion of hair growth?

Accepted Answer

Testosterone

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Estrogen

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Progesterone

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Cortisol

Question 23

Which specific skin appendage is responsible for releasing the characteristic scent in human sweat?

Accepted Answer

Apocrine sweat gland

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Sebaceous gland

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Hair follicle

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Eccrine sweat gland

Question 24

Which skin layer contains most of the skin appendages?

Accepted Answer

Dermis

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Stratum corneum

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Epidermis

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Hypodermis

Question 25

What is the primary function of the nail cuticle?

Accepted Answer

Protection of the nail matrix

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Sweat production

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Sebum secretion

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Regulation of body temperature