Chapter 5 Flashcards
How many layers does the epidermis have? and is it a general or specific layer?
5 layers, general
How many layers does the dermis have and is that genral or specific?
2 layers, general
what is the Lamellar corpuscle?
sense of pressure
What are the cells of the epidermis?
Keratinocytes, Melanocytes, and Dendritic Cells
What do the keratinocytes do and where are they formed?
Production of keratin, kills the cells and protects the skin.
It is formed in the stratum basale
What do the melanocytes do and where are they located?
They synthesize melanin and are formed in the deepest layer of the epidermis
What are the dendtiric cells?
Te dendritic cells ingest forgeign substances and are associated with immune system
What are the epidermal layers from superficial to deep?
Corneum
Lucidum
Granulosum
Spinosum
Basale
What is the dermis and what cells are found in the dermis?
It is made up of the strongest flexible connective tissue
it contains the Fibroblasts, macrophages, mast cells, and WBCs
What two layers are in the dermis?
Papillary and the Reticular
What is the Papillary Dermis
The areolar connective tissue and contains meissners corpuscle
