Introduction to Skin Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 layers of the epidermis?
A
Stratum basalis
Stratum spinosum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum corneum
2
Q
Which layer of the epidermis is considered the regenerative (stem cell) layer?
A
Stratum basalis
3
Q
Which layer of the epidermis is characterized by desmosomes between keratinocytes?
A
Stratum spinosum
4
Q
Which layer of the epidermis is characterized by granules in keratinocytes?
A
Stratum granulosum
5
Q
Which layer of the epidermis is characterized by keratin in anucleate cells?
A
Stratum corneum
6
Q
What layer of the skin consists of connective tissue, nerve endings, blood and lymphatic vessels, and adnexal structures?
A
Dermis