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Integumentary System (MP DMAT)

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Number of Questions: 15
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Tags: Skin Nail Physiology of Animal and Man
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In which layer of skin are melanocytes present?

  1. Stratum corneum

  2. Stratum lucidum

  3. Stratum basale

  4. Stratum spinosum


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Stratum basale is the deepest epidermal layer. It contains melanocytes, i.e. pigment-producing cells.

What is the fungal infection of nails called?

  1. Onychodystrophy

  2. Onycholysis

  3. Onychomycosis

  4. Onychogryphosis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Onychomycosis refers to the fungal infection of nails. It causes nail abnormalities.

Which of the following is not considered as a part of skin?

  1. Epidermis

  2. Dermis

  3. Hypodermis

  4. Hair shaft


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The hypodermis, known as the subcutaneous layer, is a layer beneath the skin. It is not the part of skin. It acts as an energy reserve.

What does natural occurrence of Beau's lines on nail indicate?

  1. Renal failure

  2. Hepatocellular failure

  3. Lung or heart failure

  4. Aging


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The natural occurrence of Beau's lines indicates aging.

What is the crescent-shaped area at the base of nail called?

  1. Nail plate

  2. Nail bed

  3. Lunula

  4. Nail sinus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The crescent-shaped area at the base of nail is called the lunula (small moon). It is the visible part of the matrix at the base of the visible nail.

Which cells present in epidermis are responsible for sense of light touch?

  1. Keratinocytes

  2. Melanocytes

  3. Merkel cells

  4. Langerhans cells


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Merkel cells are oval receptor cells found in the skin of vertebrates that are associated with the sense of light touch and discrimination of shapes and textures.

In which part of the skin do nerve fibers attach to the root hair?

  1. Dermis

  2. Subcutis

  3. Epidermis

  4. Endodermis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The nerve fibers attach to the root hair in subcutis layer.

In which type of epidermal cells are Birbeck granules present?

  1. Merkel cells

  2. Melanocytes

  3. Keratinocytes

  4. Langerhans cells


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Birbeck granules are present in Langerhans cells. Their function is still not certain but they migrate to the periphery of the Langerhans cells and release its contents into the extracellular matrix.

Where does the root of the nail lie?

  1. Nail plate

  2. Nail sinus

  3. Nail bed

  4. Nail matrix


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The root of the nail lies at nail sinus, i.e. the base of nail underneath the skin.

What is the dermis layer composed of?

  1. Squamous epithelial tissue

  2. Areolar connective tissue

  3. Adipocytes

  4. Columnar epithelium tissues


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dermis is composed of areolar connective tissue such as collagen with elastin arranged in a diffusely bundled and woven pattern.

Which of the following cells may form dimples in the skin?

  1. Adipocytes

  2. Fibrous septae

  3. Myoepithelial cells

  4. Melanosomes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fibrous septae, so called cellulite, may form dimples in the skin. Septae are the structures which separate the lobules of fat cells.

Which type of skin cells act as antigen presenting cells (APC) on infection with a microbe?

  1. Keratinocytes

  2. Langerhans cells

  3. Merkel cells

  4. Melanocytes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Langerhans cells act as APC on infection with a microbe. Langerhans cells break the allergen into smaller pieces and then migrate from the epidermis into the dermis. They find their way to lymphatic and blood vessels before eventually reaching the lymph nodes. Here they present the allergen to immune cells called lymphocytes.

In which layer is dense irregular connective tissue found?

  1. Papillary layer of dermis

  2. Reticular layer of dermis

  3. Subcutaneous layer

  4. Stratum basale of epidermis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In reticular layer of dermis, dense irregular connective tissues are found.

What is paronychium in nail?

  1. An infection

  2. Border tissue

  3. Small band of living cells

  4. Nail bed protection


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The paronychium is the border tissue around the nail.

Match the following:

 
Column A Column B
1. Langanin a. Melanocytes
2. Merkel cells b. Natural barrier to HIV-1
3. Tyrinose c. Pyknotic nucleus
4. Sunburn cell d. APUD cells
  1.  
    1. Langanin b. Natural barrier to HIV-1
    2. Merkel cells c. Pyknotic nucleus
    3. Tyrinose a. Melanocytes
    4. Sunburn cell d. APUD cells
  2.  
    1. Langanin c. Pyknotic nucleus
    2. Merkel cells a. Melanocytes
    3. Tyrinose b. Natural barrier to HIV-1
    4. Sunburn cell d. APUD cells
  3.  
    1. Langanin b. Natural barrier to HIV-1
    2. Merkel cells d. APUD cells
    3. Tyrinose a. Melanocytes
    4. Sunburn cell c. Pyknotic nucleus
  4.  
    1. Langanin d. APUD cells
    2. Merkel cells a. Melanocytes
    3. Tyrinose b. Natural barrier to HIV-1
    4. Sunburn cell c. Pyknotic nucleus

Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct match. In March 2007, Langanin (a protein found in Langerhans cells) was published as natural barrier to HIV-1; Merkel cells were considered to be APUD (Amine Precursor Uptake Decarboxylase ) cells; tyrosinase is required for melanocytes to produce melanin from the amino acid tyrosine; and a sunburn cell is a keratinocyte with a pyknotic nucleus.

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