Structure of the Skin

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Structure of the Skin: Overview

This topic talks about the epidermis, which is a stratified, squamous epithelium with a surface layer of keratin. It also mentions that the epidermis is in direct contact with the environment, so it is designed to protect the underlying tissues.

Important Questions on Structure of the Skin

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Ears are the sense organ that helps to sense the touch.

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What are the different layers of the sense of touch?

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Name the sense organ that is used to find out the object is hot?

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_____ is the organ that is responsible for sense of touch.

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Name the organ that is responsible for sense of touch.

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Papillary layer of dermis is the thick layer of the dermis.

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Write a note on papillary layer of dermis.

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What is the thin layer of the dermis?

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The symptom of albinism includes the patches of skin that have an absence of colour.

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Describe the symptoms of albinism?

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Explain the causes of leucoderma?

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Write the other name of leucoderma.

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Identify the correct functions of the papillary region from the following:

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The dermis is very thick on palms and soles.

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The malpighian layer is hard and resistant to bacterial invasion.

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The stratum corneum is made up of dead cells having keratin.

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Which protein is found in the layer of dermis?

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The dermis is originated from which layer of the early embryo?

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The colour of human skin is due to which pigment?

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_____ is also called the malpighian layer.