Which of the following is not a function of the hypodermis?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The hypodermis stores fat and protects organs, but the epidermis lacks blood vessels; blood vessels originate in the dermis, not the hypodermis.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Bleeding occurs when blood vessels are cut, and these are located in the papillary dermis, below the avascular epidermis.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Bedsores (pressure ulcers) result from prolonged pressure and are preventable by relieving pressure points, not just by moisturizing or due to dry skin.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Incontinentia pigmenti is an X-linked dominant disorder, lethal in males (not females), and associated with skin lesions (streaks/vesicles), alopecia, hypodontia, microphthalmos, and seizures. Lethality in females is incorrect.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Tinea corporis (caused by dermatophytes) typically does not fluoresce under Wood lamp unless specific species are present, but most common forms show no fluorescence, matching D.