Dermo-epidermal Junction and the Structure and function of dermal components

Question 1

What is the dermo-epidermal junction

Answer 1

Interface between epidermis and dermis

Question 2

What is the function of pacinian corpuscles

Answer 2

Sensing pressure and vibrations

Question 3

What is the function of meissners corpuscles

Answer 3

Sensing light touch

Question 4

Name two examples of hormonal influences in hair growth

Answer 4

Thyroxine and androgen

Question 5

What glands produce sebum

Answer 5

Sebaceous glands

Question 6

What is the purpose of sebaceous glands

Answer 6

Control moisture loss and protection from fungal infection

Question 7

What gland is androgen dependent

Answer 7

Apocrine sweat glands

Question 8

Why does sweat smell

Answer 8

Skin commensals breaking down apocrine gland secretions

Question 9

What is the purpose of eccrine glands

Answer 9

To allow the body to cool itself