Epidermis

Question 1

Skin is the largest organ in the body by weight

True or False

Answer 1

True

Question 2

What are the layers of the skin ?

Answer 2

Epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous

Question 3

Describe dermis

Answer 3

Thickest layer, connective tissues, collagenous and elastic fiber

Question 4

Describe epidermis

Answer 4

Outer layer, stratified squamous, lacks blood vessels

Question 5

Describe Subcutaneous

Answer 5

Beneath dermis, areolar and adipose connective, blood vessels supply skin nutrients

Question 6

What are the accessory structures of skin?

Answer 6

Hair, Nails, and Glands

Question 7

What is keratin and describe kerantinization?

Answer 7

Keratin is tough, water proof protein

Keratinization is the process of hardening, dehydration occurs as epidermal cells as they migrate outward

Question 8

5 Layers of Epidermal

Answer 8

Stratum Corneum
Stratum lucidium 
Stratum Graneum 
Stratum spinosum
Stratum basale

Question 9

What are the layers of the skin ?

Answer 9

Epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous

Question 10

What are melanocytes and where are they located?

Answer 10

Located in the stratum basale, produced dark pigment, absorbs UV light from sunlight and provides skin color