1. The cells in the epidermis include all of the following except _____________ A. keratinocytes B. merkel cells C. melanocytes D. dendritic (Langerhan’s) cells E. All of these are found in the epidermis 2. The stratum spinosum is the location for the cells of which potentially metastatic cancer, as per lecture? A. Basal cell carcinoma B. Malignant Melanoma C. Keratocarcinoma D. Squamous cell carcinoma 3. The stratum granulosum demonstrates the following changes. A. keratohyaline granules that form inside the cells of this layer B. cells flatten and the nuclei deteriorate C. Both of these are true D. Neither of these are true 4. The stratum lucidum is the clear layer that is only seen in ______________ A. The skin of the elderly B. People of color C. The palms and the soles D. Facial skin 5. The degree of pigment of someone’s skin is related to ___________________ A. the size of melanocytes present B. the activity/melanin production of the melanocytes C. the position of the melanocytes D. all of these contribute to skin pigmentation 6. The dermis can be best described as a __________________ A. superficial layer of loose areolar connective tissue and a deeper layer of dense regular connective tissue B. superficial and deep layers of differing thickness, both composed of loose connective tissue C. superficial layer of dense connective tissue and a deeper layer loose areolar connective tissue D. superficial layer of loose areolar connective tissue and a deeper layer of dense, irregular connective tissue 7. The dermal layers may be best described as _____________________ A. equal in thickness B. superficial visibly thinner than the deep layer C. deep layer visibly thinner than the superficial layer D. varying with the genetic makeup of the individual 8. The juncture of the epidermis and dermis can best be described as ______________ A. relatively uniform juncture, one layer on top of the other B. irregular in appearance C. a series of ridges and pegs that increase the surface area of the juncture D. consistent with all of these depending on the location in the body 9. Which of these structures is not located in the dermis A. hair follicles B. sweat glands C. meissner’s corpuscles D. free nerve endings E. all of these are found in the dermis 10. Skin pigmentation is a function of the amount of_____________________ A. melanin B. carotene C. hemoglobin D. A & B E. A, B & C 11. An analogous/similar structure to the hair follicle on the nail is the _______________- A. cuticle B. matrix C. hyponychium D. nail plate E. nail bed 12. Hair color, unless artificially acquired, is related to __________________________ A. melanin production in the follicle B. air content with combined with the melanin C. hemoglobin D. A & B both contribute E. A, B and C all contribute to hair color 13. The moon shaped area noted at the base of the fingernails, less often seen in toenails, is the ___________________ ...