12. Melanocytes lie within the of the skin. A) stratum corneum and top layers B)
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12. Melanocytes lie within the of the skin. A) stratum corneum and top layers B) deepest dermis C) stratum spinosum and stratum lucidum D) stratum basale and upper dermis 13. Which of these phrases does not characterize the dermis? A) conical dermal papillae B) thinner in areas receiving greater friction and use C) loss of elasticity with age and sun exposure D) Has muscle and nerve fibers 14. Adipose tissue is most abundant in what layer of the skin? A) epidermal B) dermal C) subcutaneous D) transdermal 15. Hairs arise from which layer of the skin? A) dermis B) stratum basale of the epidermis C) subcutaneous layer D) connective tissue glands that respond to higher 16. It is the body's body temperature and release water to the skin surface. A) sebaceous B) eccrine C) apocrine D) ceruminous glands, secrete wax 17. Modified sweat glands, called in the ear canal. A) sebaceous B) eccrine C) apocrine D ceruminous 18. Choose the response that the body employs to raise body temperature only when the others listed have failed. A) constricted skin blood vessels B) sweat glands inactivated C) slight skeletal muscle contraction D) shiveringExplanation / Answer
12. The correct answer is - D) Stratum basale and upper dermis.
Additional Information:
Melanocyte is the melanin producing cell. It is located in the stratum basale and upper dermis. Melanocyte is derived from the neural crest. Despite the secretion of melanin hormone melanocyte also acts as UV radicle scavenger.
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