Integumentary work sheet

Question 1

Epidermal layer containing oldest cells

Answer 1

Stratum Corneum

Question 2

Cells of this layer contains granules of keratin

Answer 2

Stratum Granulosum

Question 3

Epidermal layer where most melanocytes are found

Answer 3

Strarum Basale

Question 4

Also called the stratum germinativum, actively mitotic dermal region

Answer 4

Strarum Basale

Question 5

Mostly adipose tissue but can be loose areolar tissue

Answer 5

Hypodermis

Question 6

Anchors skin to underlying tissue

Answer 6

Hypodermis

Question 7

Home to hair even though it is derived from epidermis

Answer 7

Dermis

Question 8

One of the three main layers, melanin is formed in this layer

Answer 8

Reticular Layer

Question 9

Site of elastic and collagen fibers

Answer 9

Dermis

Question 10

Flat cells that form dandruff and food for dust mites

Answer 10

Stratum Corneum

Question 11

Keratinocytes’ desmosomes and Langerhans’ cells are visible in this region

Answer 11

Stratum Spinosum

Question 12

Avascular region

Answer 12

Epidermis

Question 13

Deepest epidermal region

Answer 13

Stratum Basale

Question 14

Dermal layer responsible for fingerprints due to peg-like projections

Answer 14

Papillary Laye

Question 15

Strata containing most or all dead cells

Answer 15

Stratum Lucidum

Stratum Corneum

Question 16

Layer of translucent cells, not present in thin skin

Answer 16

Stratum Lucidum