The SkinHistology Lab

Skin & Special Senses Histology MCQs: mixed practice questions

Try 5 sample questions drawn from across Skin & Special Senses. Tap an answer to check it.

1. Which eye structure is continuous posteriorly with the dura mater?

   From: Eye Histology
   A. CorneaB. ScleraC. ChoroidD. RetinaE. Iris

2. Which structure supports the developing hair matrix?

   From: Hair & Sebaceous Glands
   A. Stratum corneumB. Eccrine ductC. Sebaceous glandD. Arrector piliE. Dermal papilla

3. What mechanical event initiates pressure waves in the inner ear?

   From: Inner Ear Histology
   A. Movement of the stapes at the oval windowB. Contraction of stapedius aloneC. Movement of the vestibule aloneD. Movement of the malleus aloneE. Movement of the tympanic membrane toward the cochlea

4. Which skin type contains hair follicles?

   From: Skin
   A. Thick skinB. Only palmar skinC. Thin skinD. Only plantar skinE. Neither type

5. What is the basic architecture of an eccrine sweat gland?

   From: Sweat Glands
   A. Simple coiled tubular glandB. Branched acinar glandC. Compound alveolar glandD. Simple straight ductE. Endocrine follicle