Biomed 100 Practice Quiz
Chapter 6, Fall 2006
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  1. The _?_ contains cells that regularly reproduce to replace cells that are shed or rubbed from the skin.
    1. dermis
    2. stratum basale of epidermis
      3.
    3. stratum corneum of epidermis
    4. both A. and C.
    5. both B. and C.

  2. The most superficial (outer) layers of epidermis cells contain mainly...
    1. sebum
    2. keratin
      3.
    3. melanin
    4. carotene
    5. hemoglobin

  3. Melanin is produced by cells that are located...
    1. deep (inner) layers of dermis
    2. superficial (outer) layers of dermis
    3. deep (inner) layers of epidermis
      4.
    4. superficial (outer) layers of epidermis
    5. none of the above

  4. Blood vessels and nerves are located in the...
    1. dermis only
      2.
    2. epidermis only
    3. both dermis and epidermis
    4. neither dermis nor epidermis

  5. True or false? The epidermis of all parts of the body, including the palms and soles, has five (5) cell layers.
    1. True.
    2. False.
      3.

  6. Which glands are usually associated with hair follicles?
    1. sebaceous (oil) glands
      2.
    2. eccrine (watery sweat) glands
    3. both of the above
    4. none of the above

  7. The subcutaneous layer contains mainly _?_ and is located _?_.
    1. blood / between the dermis and the epidermis
    2. keratin / superficial to (outside of) the epidermis
    3. melanin / deep to (beneath) the epidermis
    4. fat / between the dermis and the epidermis
    5. fat / deep to (beneath) both the dermis and the epidermis
      6.