Lab 5 Flashcards
Epidermis mainly made of
Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
Dermis made of
Connective tissue
Hair follicles
Glands
Sensory receptors
Hypodermis does
Attaches skin to underlying tissues
Provides insulation
Most of cells in epidermis are
Keratinocytes
Melanocytes
Produce melanin
Thick skin
Five layers
Found in fingertips, Palms of the hands, soles of feet
Thin skin
Four strata
Covers rest of body
Layers of thin skin
Stratum corneum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum spinosum
Stratum basale
Thick skin layers
Stratum corneum
Stratum lucidum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum spinosun
Stratum basale
Stratum corneum
Dead cells
Protection
Stratum lucidum
Translucent layer of cells
Stratum granulosum
Keratin formation begins in this layer and cells begin to die
Stratum spinosum
Cells get spiny look
Stratum basale
Cells rapidly multiplying
Layers of dermis
Papillary layer
Reticular layer