Question 1
In the epidermis, mitotic division of keratinocytes occurs predominantly in which layer?
Correct Answer:
Stratum basale
Question 2
Langerhans cells, found mainly in the stratum spinosum, perform which primary function?
Correct Answer:
Antigen presentation as part of skin immune defence
Question 3
Which two fibrous proteins, secreted by fibroblasts in the dermis, are chiefly responsible for the skin's tensile strength and elastic recoil respectively?
Correct Answer:
Collagen and elastin
Question 4
A client's skin appears dull with rough texture. Knowing the typical epidermal transit time, approximately how long does a keratinocyte take to travel from the basal layer to being shed at the surface in healthy adult skin?
Correct Answer:
About 4 weeks
Question 5
The 'acid mantle' that protects the skin surface from microbial colonisation is best described by which approximate pH range?
Correct Answer:
pH 4.5 to 5.5
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