Epidermis

Question 1

Flat, dead, scale-like cells filled with keratin
Continually shed

Answer 1

Stratum Corneum

Question 2

Clear layer - present in thick skin only

Answer 2

Stratum lucidum

Question 3

Cells form links with neighbours

Answer 3

Stratum Granulosum

Question 4

Squamous cells begin keratin synthesis
Thickest layer of epidermis

Answer 4

Stratum spinosum

Question 5

The basement membrane - single layer of columnar epithelial cells
Gives rise to keratinocytes
Contains melanocytes

Answer 5

Stratum germinativum