FREE Esthetician Practice Anatomy and Physiology Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerve endings, and collagen fibers?
Answer: Dermis
The dermis is the middle layer of skin that houses blood vessels, nerve endings, collagen, and elastin fibers.
What is the primary function of melanocytes in the skin?
Answer: Produce melanin for UV protection
Melanocytes produce melanin, which absorbs ultraviolet radiation and protects deeper skin layers from sun damage.
Which muscle type is responsible for producing goosebumps on the skin?
Answer: Arrector pili muscle
The arrector pili muscles are tiny smooth muscles attached to hair follicles that contract to cause goosebumps.
What structure in the skin is primarily responsible for producing sweat to regulate body temperature?
Answer: Eccrine glands
Eccrine glands are distributed across most of the body and produce watery sweat to cool the body through evaporation.
Which type of tissue makes up the subcutaneous layer beneath the dermis?
Answer: Adipose tissue
The subcutaneous layer, or hypodermis, is primarily composed of adipose (fat) tissue that insulates the body and cushions deeper structures.
What is the function of the stratum lucidum in the epidermis?
Answer: Provides a clear, transitional barrier found mainly on palms and soles
The stratum lucidum is a thin, translucent layer found only in thick skin areas like the palms and soles, providing an extra barrier.