Epidermis

Q. What is cuticle and what is its significance? [2 MARKS]

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Malpighian layer of the skin is a part of

1. dermis

2. epidermis

3. hair follicle

4. subcutaneous fat

Q.

Which of the following is not a layer of the epidermis?

1. Cornified layer

2. Granular layer

3. Papillary layer

4. Spinous layer

Q.

What is the name of the thin, protective outer layer of the skin?

1. Epidermis

2. Hypodermis

3. Subcutaneous layer

4. Dermis

Q.

What is the Stratum Granulosum?

Q.

Which of the following is not a layer of the epidermis?

1. Stratum corneum

2. Stratum granulosum

3. Malpighian layer

4. Papillary layer

Q.

The fibrous protein that is responsible for the strength and water resistance of the skin surface is

1. Keratohyalin
2. Collagen
3. Elastin
4. Keratin

Q.

Which tissues are called covering or protective tissues?

Q.

What is the purpose of ridges and grooves on the skin of our fingers?

1. To provide sensation

2. To help regulate temperature

3. To provide efficient grip

4. To protect from UV rays

Q.

The melanin pigment is found in the:

1. Malpighian layer

2. Granular layer

3. Cornified layer

4. Dermis

Q.

Name the tissues found:

In the outer layer of the skin

Q. is a fibrous protein that is responsible for providing strength and water resistance to the skin surface.

1. Collagen
2. Elastin
3. Keratohyalin
4. Keratin

Q.

Which of the following is the correct order of the regions of the epidermis (from outside to inside)?

1. Malpighian layer, Granular layer, Cornified layer

2. Granular layer, Malpighian layer, Cornified layer

3. Cornified layer, Granular layer, Malpighian layer

4. Malpighian layer, Cornified layer, Granular layer

Q.

Fill in the blanks: [3 MARKS]

(a) Xylem transports water and ___________ from soil.

(b) ____________have guard cells.

(c) Cells of cork contain a chemical called ___________.

(d) Husk of coconut is made of _____________ tissue.

(e) ____________ and _______________ are both conducting tissues.

Q. Match the following.

Q. Outermost layer of skin is composed of ______________.

1. Matrix
2. Dermis
3. Papillary
4. Epidermis

Q.

What is the purpose of forming ridges and grooves on the skin of our fingers?

1. To provide sensation.

2. To help regulate temperature.

3. To protect from UV rays.

4. To provide efficient grip.

Q. Which of the following forms the outer layer of the skin?

1. Sweat glands
2. Squamous
3. Dermis
4. Epidermis

Q. What is the significant feature of stratum corneum?

1. It is the weakest layer of the skin.

2. It is the thinnest layer of the skin.

3. It is the toughest layer of the skin.
4. It is the lowermost layer of the skin.

Q. Sebaceous glands develop from.

1. Stomach
2. Dermis of skin
3. Epidermis of skin
4. Intestine

Q. _______ is a fibrous protein that is responsible for providing strength and water resistance to the skin surface.

1. Keratin
2. Collagen
3. Elastin
4. Biotin

Q. Stratum spinosum and stratum basale are together called as ________.

1. Stratum lucidum
2. stratum granulosum
3. Stratum corneum
4. Stratum malpighii

Q. Carotene pigment occurs in the cells of __________.

1. Dermis
2. Epidermis
3. Adipose tissue
4. Both B and C

Q. Epidermis serves as a barrier to

1. Blood
2. Water
3. Pathogens
4. None of the above

Q. The intervertebral discs consist of

1. Anulus fibrosus
2. Nucleus pulposus
3. None of the above
4. Both A and B

Q. Maximum power of division is found in the skin layer

1. Stratum granulosum
2. Stratum spinosum
3. Stratum Malpighii
4. Stratum corneum

Q.

Which alternative lists the correct arrangement of the three sub layers of epidermis?

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

Q. Describe various layers of epidermis found in Man.

Q. Coenocytic condition is found in

1. Ulothrix
2. Chlamydomonas
3. Spirogyra
4. Wuchereria

Q. Thin squamous epithelial cells arranged in many layers are known as _____ epithelium.

1. stratified cuboidal
2. cuboidal
3. stratified squamous
4. stratified columnar