Which organ is the largest in the human body?
The skin.
What tissue type forms the epidermis?
Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium.
What does the keratinized epidermis protect against?
Abrasion and pathogen entry.
How does the skin regulate body temperature?
Through sweating and changes in vessel diameters.
What does the stratum basale contain?
Stem cells.
What does the stratum granulosum produce for keratin bundling?
Keratohyalin granules, including filaggrin.
What pigment do stratum basale melanocytes synthesize?
Melanin.
Which dermal layer is superficial and contains loose connective tissue?
The papillary dermis.
What role do stratum spinosum Langerhans cells perform?
They are antigen-presenting cells.
What does the basement membrane do between the epidermis and dermis?
It anchors the epidermis and acts as a semipermeable barrier.
Answer 11 questions on Skin Histology and Functions.
1. During exercise, which combination of skin responses helps regulate body temperature?
2. Which sequence correctly names the skin’s major layers from the surface inward?
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