Questions on skin

Q1

The growth layer of the epidermis is called the:

[ A ]

Dermis

[ B ]

Stratum corneum

[ C ]

Stratum germinativum

[ D ]

Stratum lucidum

Q2

Sebaceous glands are fewer in number on the:

[ A ]

Neck and face

[ B ]

Arms and legs

[ C ]

Soles and palms

[ D ]

Thorax and abdomen

Q3

Which is not a method of regulating body temperature:

[ A ]

Perspiration formation

[ B ]

Smooth muscle contraction

[ C ]

Regulation of metabolic rate

[ D ]

Adjustment of blood flow

Q4

Sebaceous glands:

[ A ]

Produce a watery solution called sweat

[ B ]

Produce an oily substance that prevents excessive ater loss

[ C ]

Are associated with the mucus membranes

[ D ]

Produce a waxy substance called cerumen

Q5

Which of the following is not a function of skin:

[ A ]

It helps control body temperature

[ B ]

It helps prevent excessive loss of materials

[ C ]

It absorbs water and salts

[ D ]

It synthesises vitamin D

Q6

Which is the proper sequence of layering of the epidermis (from innermost):

[ A ]

Basale, spinosum, granulosum, lucidum, corneum

[ B ]

Spinosum, basale, granulosum, corneum

[ C ]

Corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, basale

[ D ]

Corneum, granulosum, lucidum, basale, spinosum

Q7

Perspiration is produced by:

[ A ]

Sebaceous glands

[ B ]

Hair follicles

[ C ]

Ceruminous glands

[ D ]

Apocrine and eccrine glands

Q8

Acne vulgaris is:

[ A ]

Congenital

[ B ]

Viral

[ C ]

Fungal

[ D ]

Bacterial

Q9

Eczema is:

[ A ]

Fungal

[ B ]

Congenital

[ C ]

Viral

[ D ]

Bacterial

Q10

Impetigo is:

[ A ]

Fungal

[ B ]

Congenital

[ C ]

Viral

[ D ]

Bacterial