Growth of Epidermis / Step 5: KERATINIZATION AND DESQUAMATION IN STRATUM CORNEUM

Question 1

KERATINIZATION AND DESQUAMATION

IN STRATUM CORNEUM

Answer 1

20-30 cells thick
Horny layer - Horn like
Final cell shape is reached

Question 2

Keratinization Completed

Answer 2

Eleidin is transformed into keratin, forming a hard

envelope around the cell

Question 3

Desquamation Occurs

Answer 3

After 40-56 days the desmosome connections break

and the keratinocytes are shed off of the surface