Chapter 5 Unit

Skin cancers are the most common form of cancers and they range from benign to malignant. Which of the following types of skin cancers is considered the most common but also the LEAST dangerous?

Basil cell carcinoma

Dermis

Blood vessels,Papilla,Connective tissue

ABCDE is an easy mnemonic device that is used while inspecting suspicious moles for indicators of skin cancer. Which of the following letters is NOT correctly matched with its definition?

D = Density

Which of the following layers is targeted by liposuction?

Hypodermis

Epidermis

Merkel cells, Stratified squamous epithelium, 4-5 Distinct layers, Water resistant, Keratinocytes

Which of the following glands secretes oil into the hair follicle?

Sebaceous Gland

What type of tissue is the epidermis composed of?

Stratified Squamous Epithelium: The epidermis is made up of stratified squamous epithelium. This stratification provides functional boundaries within the epidermis.

Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for water resistance?

Stratum Corneum: Keratin is highly concentrated in the stratum corneum, a location where dead keratinocytes contain concentrated keratin. This creates a physical and chemical barrier between your body and the external environment.

Some burn victims benefit from skin grafts cultured from their own skin cells. Which skin cells are the most likely candidates for such a culture?

basal cells

In a second-degree burn, the entire epidermis and perhaps some of the dermis are damaged. Which of the following functions of the skin is NOT typically affected by a second-degree burn?

excretion and thermoregulation through sweat glands

The epidermis has several layers. Which layers of the epidermis would be different in thick skin compared to a sample of thin skin?

Stratum Lucidum, Stratum Corneum