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Integumentary System of Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
Identify the layer of the epidermis that contains constantly dividing cells.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The stratum basale is the deepest layer of the epidermis where cells continuously divide to replenish the upper layers.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following does NOT describe the dermis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The dermis is made of connective tissue, not epithelium, which is characteristic of the epidermis.
Question 3 of 5
The hypodermis is also known as the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The hypodermis is also called the subcutaneous tissue, lying beneath the dermis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is NOT associated with a hair follicle?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Options B and C are incomplete, but epidermal cells are not a structure associated with hair follicles; sebaceous glands and arrector pili muscles are.
Question 5 of 5
The substance that lubricates skin and hair and weakens bacteria on the surface of the skin is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sebum, produced by sebaceous glands, lubricates and has antibacterial properties.