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1
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What is another name for the stratum corneum?

A

Horny layer

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2
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What is the function of the stratum corneum?

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Protection

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What is another name for the stratum lucidum?

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Clear layer

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What is the function of the stratum lucidum?

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Extra protection on palms and soles

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What is another name for the stratum granulosum?

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Granular layer

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What is the function of the stratum granulosum?

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Where keratinization begins

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What is another name for the stratum spinosum?

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Prickly layer

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What is the function of the stratum spinosum?

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Contains dendritic cells which phagocytize

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What is another name for the stratum basale?

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Basal layer

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10
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What is the function of the stratum basale?

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Regeneration

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11
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What is another name for dendritic cells?

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Langerhans cells

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12
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What is the function of the papillary layer of the dermis?

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Contains tactile/Meissner’s corpuscles

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13
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What is the function of the reticular layer of the dermis?

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Contains cleavage (tension/Langer’s) and flexure lines

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14
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What are the characteristics of vellus hair?

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Pale

Fine

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15
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What populations are vellus hair found in?

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Children and adult females

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16
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What are the characteristics of terminal hair?

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Coarse
Long
Dark

17
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What increases growth of terminal hair?

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Testosterone

18
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What do Meissner’s corpuscles detect?

A

Light pressure

19
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What do Pacinian (Lamellar) corpuscles detect?

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Deep pressure

20
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What do Bulbous (Ruffini) endings detect?

A

Deep pressure

Stretch

21
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What is the function of the acid mantle?

A

Low pH impedes bacterial multiplication

22
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What is the function of dermicidin?

A

Bactericidal agent in sweat

23
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What is the function of defensins?

A

Antibiotics that punch holes in bacteria

24
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What is the function of cathilcidins?

A

Effective against GABHS

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