Epidermis Layer

Question 1

Memory for the layers of Epidermis

Answer 1

Big Stinky Gorilla Like Corn

Question 2

Statum Corneum

Answer 2

keratinocytes are dead & shed, superficial layer

Question 3

Order of the layers of Epidermis

Answer 3

Stratum; Corneum, Lucidum, Granulosum, Spinosum & Basale

Question 4

Keratin is

Answer 4

by protecting against abrasion & penetration, as well waterproof the skin

Question 5

Stratum Lucidum…

Answer 5

keratinocytes are dead, from cells losing nuclei

Question 6

What layer is called the “clear layer”?

Answer 6

Stratum Lucidum

Question 7

What layer is only found in a thick skin?

Answer 7

Stratum Lucidum

Question 8

what is the second layer below Stratum Corneum?

Answer 8

Stratum Lucidum…

Question 9

Stratum Granulosum….

Answer 9

Keratinocytes are living but slowly dying

Question 10

Keratohyalin Granules function is…

Answer 10

help from keratin in the upper stratum

Question 11

Lamellar Bodies

Answer 11

release lipids that waterproof our skin

Question 12

Stratum Spinosum

Answer 12

Keratinocytes are living

Question 13

Desmosomes are connected by…. which makes them appear spiny

Answer 13

Stratum Spinosum

Question 14

Stratum Basale

Answer 14

Keratinocytes are living cells, last/deepest layer which pushing the more superficial layers up and causing them to shed

Question 15

What layer is right above attached to the dermis?

Answer 15

Stratum Spinosum

Question 16

which layer is constantly undergoing mitosis

Answer 16

Stratum Basale