MCQs on Skin for Staff Nurse and Medical Exams
Welcome to this comprehensive set of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) focused on Skin. These questions are designed for medical, pharmacy, and biology students to help for preparing for the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Examination 2026
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Q1. Healthy skin requires special care to maintain its health, elasticity, vibrancy and?A. Color
B. Pallor
C. Dryness
D. Dullness
Answer: A Color
Q2. What is the technical name for the study of skin including its structure, functions and treatment?
A. Etiology
B. Anatomy
C. Pathology
D. Dermatology
Answer: D Dermatology
Q3. The outermost layer of the skin is called?
A. Corium
B. Dermis
C. Adipose
D. Epidermis
Answer: D Epidermis
Q4. Which layer of skin does not contain blood vessels?
A. Cutis
B. Dermis
C. Corium
D. Epidermis
Answer: D Epidermis
Q5. Another name for stratum germinativum is?
A. Epidermis
B. Dermal layer
C. Stratum lucidum
D. Basal layer (stratum basale)
Answer: D Basal layer (stratum basale)
Q6. Where does mitosis (cell division) of skin take place?
A. Stratum lucidum
B. Stratum corneum
C. Stratum granulosum
D. Stratum germinativum
Answer: D Stratum germinativum
Q7. Stratum germinativum and which layer contain melanin?
A. Dermis
B. Subcutaneous
C. Stratum corneum
D. Stratum spinosum
Answer: D Stratum spinosum
Q8. Thickest skin on the human body is found on?
A. Thighs
B. Buttocks
C. Abdomen
D. Palms and soles
Answer: D Palms and soles
Q9. Epidermal layer that sheds keratin cells is?
A. Stratum lucidum
B. Stratum corneum
C. Stratum mucosum
D. Stratum granulosum
Answer: B Stratum corneum
Q10. What is notable about the stratum corneum?
A. Thinnest layer
B. Weakest layer
C. Toughest layer
D. Lowermost layer
Answer: C Toughest layer
Q11. Stratum corneum is composed of?
A. Melanin
B. Granules
C. Keratin cells
D. Squamous cells
Answer: C Keratin cells
Q12. Uppermost layer of epidermis is?
A. Dermis
B. Stratum corneum
C. Stratum mucosum
D. Stratum granulosum
Answer: B Stratum corneum
Q13. Blood vessels supplying skin are found in?
A. Dermis
B. Epidermis
C. Stratum lucidum
D. Stratum corneum
Answer: A Dermis
Q14. sudoriferous glands, sebaceous glands sensory nerve endings, blood vessels, arrector pili muscles and a major portion of each hair follicle are found in the ?
A. Dermis
B. Epidermis
C. Stratum corneum
D. Stratum spinosum
Answer: A Dermis
Q15. "True skin" refers to?
A. Dermis
B. Epidermis
C. Stratum corneum
D. Stratum spinosum
Answer: A Dermis
Q16. which layer of the skin produces collagen protein and elastin fibers to help give the skin its elasticity and pliability??
A. Dermis
B. Epidermis
C. Stratum lucidum
D. Stratum germinativum
Answer: A Dermis
Q17. Aging deterioration of collagen causes?
A. Rosacea
B. Freckles
C. Macules
D. Wrinkles
Answer: D Wrinkles
Q18. Main function of sudoriferous glands?
A. Texture
B. Color
C. Elasticity
D. Regulate body temperature
Answer: D Regulate body temperature
Q19. Sweat is secreted by?
A. Adrenal
B. Endocrine
C. Sebaceous
D. Sudoriferous
Answer: D Sudoriferous
Q20. Openings of sweat glands are called?
A. Ducts
B. Pores
C. Glands
D. Follicles
Answer: B Pores
Q21. Sudoriferous glands belong to?
A. Nervous system
B. Muscular system
C. Endocrine system
D. Circulatory system
Answer: A Nervous system
Q22. Sudoriferous & sebaceous glands are?
A. Pores
B. Follicles
C. Duct glands
D. Ductless glands
Answer: C Duct glands
Q23. Normal body temperature maintained is?
A. 78°F / 29.4°C
B. 94°F / 34.4°C
C. 88.6°F / 37°C
D. 98.6°F / 37°C
Answer: D 98.6°F / 37°C
Q24. Highest concentration of sweat glands is on?
A. Arms
B. Eyelids
C. Midsection
D. Palms, soles, scalp, forehead & underarms
Answer: D Palms, soles, scalp, forehead & underarms
Q25. Sebaceous glands produce?
A. Melanin
B. Dandruff
C. Sebum (oil)
D. Sweat
Answer: C Sebum (oil)
Q26. Sebaceous glands are NOT found on?
A. Face
B. Groin
C. Arms & legs
D. Palms & soles
Answer: D Palms & soles
Q27. Function of sebum is to?
A. Carry melanin
B. Produce sweat
C. Give elasticity
D. Prevent drying & chapping
Answer: D Prevent drying & chapping
Q28. The papillary canal take oil (sebum) to the?
A. Nerve
B. Keratin
C. Blood vessels
D. Skin surface
Answer: D Skin surface
Q29. Subcutaneous layer is located?
A. Above cuticle
B. Below dermis
C. Above epidermis
D. Below adipose tissue
Answer: B Below dermis
Q30. Subcutaneous tissue mainly consists of?
A. Keratin
B. Muscle
C. Melanin
D. Fatty cells
Answer: D Fatty cells
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