Epidermis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the layers of the Epidermis from the top to the bottom?
A
- Stratum Corneum
- Stratum Lucidum
- Stratum Granulosum
- Stratum Spinosum
- Stratum Basale
2
Q
The uppermost layer is called the
A
Stratum Corneum
3
Q
The bottommost layer is called the
A
Stratum Basale
4
Q
The Startum Basale consists of
A
- Keratinocytes
- Melanocytes
5
Q
The spiny layer is known as the
A
Stratum Spinosum
6
Q
How are the keratinocytes in the Stratum Spinosum?
A
They have desmosomes between them
7
Q
The Stratum Spinosum looks shriveled due to
A
The loss of water
8
Q
What are the immune cells found in the Stratum Spinosum?
A
Langerhans Cells
9
Q
The Keratinocytes of the Stratum Granulosum have
A
Granules
10
Q
The Stratum Granulosum releases lamellar bodies which
A
Contain lipids for the skin
11
Q
The Keratinocytes are dead beginning in the
A
Stratum Lucidum
12
Q
The Stratum Corneum consists of
A
Stacked layers of keratinocytes that keep shedding
