exam 2 Flashcards
1
Q
what is the superficial region(skin)?
A
epidermis
2
Q
what underlines the epidermis?
A
dermis
3
Q
what is the subcutaneous layer deep in the skin?
A
hypodermis
4
Q
Layers of the epidermis
BRITISH & SPANISH GRANNIES LOVE CORNFLAKES
A
stratum basale
stratum spinous
status granulosousm
storm lucid
stratum corneum
5
Q
what are the 4 cell types?
A
keratinocytes
melanocytes
dendtric (Langerhans) cells
tactile cells
6
Q
what are the characteristics of stratum corneum
A
- most superficial layer
2.20-30 layers of dead cells
3.flat membranous sacs filled with keratin
4.glycolipids in extracellular space