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NPTE INTEGUMENTARY PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAM
NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM| COMPLETE 200 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+| NPTE
EXAM REVIEW 2025 (BRAND NEW!!)
Functions of Skin (6) .....ANSWER..... 1. Protection
2. Insulation
3. Maintenance of homeostasis: fluid balance, regulation of body
temp
4. Assists in metabolism: vit D production, aides in elimination of
metabolic waste
5. Attachment of muscles (erector pili, frontalis)
6. Receptors in dermis give rise to cutaneous sensations
5 layers of epidermis .....ANSWER..... 1. Stratum corneum
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2. Stratum lucidum
3. Stratum granulosum
4. Stratum spinosum
5. Stratum basale
Stratum cornuem .....ANSWER..... 1st layer of epidermis
-shingle-like dead cells are filled with keratin
Stratum lucidum .....ANSWER..... 2nd layer of epidermis
formed from dead cells and only occurs in thick portions of the
palms and soles of feet
Stratum granulosum .....ANSWER..... -3rd layer of epidermis
containes live keratinocytes (differentiate from epidermal stem
cells in basal layer and eventually from outermost layer of
epidermis) and Langerhans (immunity cells)
Stratum spinosum .....ANSWER..... -4th layer of epidermis
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-spiny layer
-contains keratinocytes and Langerhans
Stratum basale .....ANSWER..... -5th layer of epidermis
contains epidermal cells, melanocytes (produce melanin) and
Merkel cells (associated with light touch sensory discrimination
Dermis (corium) .....ANSWER..... inner layer composed primarily
of collagen and elastin fibrous connective tissues
Mucopolysaccharide matrix and elastin fibers provide elasticity,
strength to skin
Continas lymphatics, blood vessels, nerves and nerve endings,
hair follicles, sebaceous and sweat glads
Cells: fibroblasts, macrophages, lymphocytes, and mast cells
Subcutaneous tissues (hypodermis) .....ANSWER..... underneath
dermis
consists of loose connective and fat tissues
NPTE INTEGUMENTARY PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAM
NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM| COMPLETE 200 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+| NPTE
EXAM REVIEW 2025 (BRAND NEW!!)
Functions of Skin (6) .....ANSWER..... 1. Protection
2. Insulation
3. Maintenance of homeostasis: fluid balance, regulation of body
temp
4. Assists in metabolism: vit D production, aides in elimination of
metabolic waste
5. Attachment of muscles (erector pili, frontalis)
6. Receptors in dermis give rise to cutaneous sensations
5 layers of epidermis .....ANSWER..... 1. Stratum corneum
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2. Stratum lucidum
3. Stratum granulosum
4. Stratum spinosum
5. Stratum basale
Stratum cornuem .....ANSWER..... 1st layer of epidermis
-shingle-like dead cells are filled with keratin
Stratum lucidum .....ANSWER..... 2nd layer of epidermis
formed from dead cells and only occurs in thick portions of the
palms and soles of feet
Stratum granulosum .....ANSWER..... -3rd layer of epidermis
containes live keratinocytes (differentiate from epidermal stem
cells in basal layer and eventually from outermost layer of
epidermis) and Langerhans (immunity cells)
Stratum spinosum .....ANSWER..... -4th layer of epidermis
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-spiny layer
-contains keratinocytes and Langerhans
Stratum basale .....ANSWER..... -5th layer of epidermis
contains epidermal cells, melanocytes (produce melanin) and
Merkel cells (associated with light touch sensory discrimination
Dermis (corium) .....ANSWER..... inner layer composed primarily
of collagen and elastin fibrous connective tissues
Mucopolysaccharide matrix and elastin fibers provide elasticity,
strength to skin
Continas lymphatics, blood vessels, nerves and nerve endings,
hair follicles, sebaceous and sweat glads
Cells: fibroblasts, macrophages, lymphocytes, and mast cells
Subcutaneous tissues (hypodermis) .....ANSWER..... underneath
dermis
consists of loose connective and fat tissues
