Scribd
Upload
163 views2 pages

Integumentary System: Mastering The Epidermis

The document discusses the layers of the epidermis: 1. The stratum corneum is the outermost layer composed of dead keratinized cells. 2. Below this is the stratum granulosum which contains granules and is where keratinization begins. 3. The stratum basale, the innermost layer, contains keratinocytes and melanocytes and is actively dividing.

Uploaded by

Saniya Riley
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
163 views2 pages

Integumentary System: Mastering The Epidermis

The document discusses the layers of the epidermis: 1. The stratum corneum is the outermost layer composed of dead keratinized cells. 2. Below this is the stratum granulosum which contains granules and is where keratinization begins. 3. The stratum basale, the innermost layer, contains keratinocytes and melanocytes and is actively dividing.

Uploaded by

Saniya Riley
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 2

Integumentary System: Mastering the Epidermis

Stratum corneum Stratum lucidum Stratum granulosum


Stratum spinosum Stratum basale Keratin
Melanin Epidermis as a whole Merkel cells
melanocytes desmosomes Langerhans cells

Directions: Choose the word that correctly describes the statement. Some terms may be used for than
once.

1. Composed of stratified squamous epithelial tissue

2. Layer that rests on the basement membrane

3. Layer that is present only in thick skin

4. Layer of spiny-shaped or prickly cells

5. Pigment which is responsible for variations in skin color

6. Layer that is actively undergoing mitosis

7. Layer still contains many desmosomes

8. Outermost layer of the epidermis

9. Type of sensory receptor located in the epidermis, sensitive to touch

10. Avascular

11. Clear layer

12. Irregularly shaped cells with long processes, located in the stratum
basale

13. Layer that is about 25 cell layer thick, dead cells filled with keratin

14. Layer that is very active in keratinization


15. Fibrous, tough protein

16. Layer than rubs and flakes off slowly

17. Activated to produce melanin in response to exposure to sunlight

18. Intercellular junctions

19. All races have the same number of these, what differs is the amount
of pigment they produce

20. Layer that consists of two to three layers of flattened cells with
granules present

21. Cells lose their nuclei in this layer and become compact and brittle

22. Single layer of cuboidal or columnar cells

23. Receive nourishment from blood vessels in the dermis

24. Reside in the epidermis and are part of the immune system

25. Cells in this layer give rise to all other upper layers of the epidermis

You might also like

pFad - Phonifier reborn

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


Alternative Proxies:

Alternative Proxy

pFad Proxy

pFad v3 Proxy

pFad v4 Proxy