a&p Epidermis Flashcards
1
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CLGSB
A
Stratum: corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, basale.
2
Q
Stratum corneum
A
outermost layer of flattened dead cells.
- h2o resistant but not proof.
3
Q
Stratum lucidum
A
thin layer found only on thick skin.
4
Q
Stratum granulosum
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has upper boundary where cells begin to die.
5
Q
Stratum spinosum
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layer where cells divide rapidly.
6
Q
Stratum basale
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lowest layer; attached to dermis where it forms a basement membrane - cells constantly dividing.
7
Q
Keratinocytes
A
most abundant cells in the epidermis.
