Integumentary Flashcards
1
Q
Functions of the skin
A
Temperature Regulation
Protection
Excretion
Storage
2
Q
The superficial layer of the skin is called the ____
A
epidermis
3
Q
The deep layer is the_____
A
dermis
4
Q
Beneath the skin is the closely associated area called the ____
A
Hypodermis
subcutaneous
5
Q
The epidermis is made mostly of cells called___
A
Keratinocytes
6
Q
Keratinocytes contain large amounts of ____
A
Keratin
7
Q
The epidermis is made of ___ tissue
A
Stratified Squamous Epithelial Tissue
8
Q
How many layers in thin skin
A
4
9
Q
How many layers in epidermis
A
5
10
Q
List the layers of the epidermis in order
A
(Stratum)
Corneum Lucidum Granulosum Spinosum Basale
