General Structure of the Integument / Epidermis Flashcards
1
Q
EPIDERMIS
A
(outer layer)
2
Q
EPIDERMIS Tissue Type
A
Stratified Squamous Epithelium
3
Q
Epidermis / Strata or Layers
A
Stratum Corneum
Stratum Lucidum Stratum Granulosum
Stratum Spinosum
Stratum Basale
4
Q
What strata/layers make up the Strata Germinativum?
A
Stratum Spinosum
Stratum Basale
5
Q
Strata Germinativum
A
Location of the germ/stem cells. Example mitosis = cell division
6
Q
Significance of Strata
A
The strata show a gradual process where cells formed at the basale move
upward and undergo a process known as keratinization