Chapter 1- Clear Layer

Question 1

Clear Layer is AKA and AKA

Answer 1

stratum lucidum; stratum conjunctum

Question 2

Are the cells of the clear layer dead or alive? keratinized or non keratinized? compact or diffuse? thin or thick?

Answer 2

full keratinized, compact, thin layer of dead cells

Question 3

Are the cells of the clear layer nucleated?

Answer 3

no. anuclear

Question 4

Are the cells fo the clear layer homogeneous?

Answer 4

yes

Question 5

Name the semifluid substance contained in the clear layer

Answer 5

eleidin

Question 6

How does the clear layer differ histochemically from the stratum corneum?

Answer 6

The clear layer is rich in protein-bound lipids

Question 7

The stratum lucidum is best developed in what part of the body?

Answer 7

footpads

Question 8

The clear layer is less developed in the ____planum

Answer 8

nasal

Question 9

The clear layer is present or absent from all other areas of normal skin (aside from footpads and nasal planum)

Answer 9

absent