Layers of Skin Slides 4-8

Question 1

Top Layer

Answer 1

Epidermis

Question 2

Middle Layer

Answer 2

Dermis

Question 3

Bottom Layer

Answer 3

Hypodermis/Subcutaneous

Question 4

Melanin

Answer 4

Chemical that determines skin color

Question 5

Keratin

Answer 5

Protein that provides water-proofing.

Question 6

Stratum Corneum

Answer 6

Top layer of epidermis, all dead cells.

Question 7

Stratum Germinativum

Answer 7

Bottom layer, living cells

Question 8

Vascular

Answer 8

has blood supply (very bottom of epidermis and below)

Question 9

Avascular

Answer 9

no blood supply (mid-top epidermis)

Question 10

Dermal papillae

Answer 10

Finger-like things that push into the epidermis that binds the skin’s layers, and in turn, makes it uneven. (fingerprints)

Question 11

Fibroblasts

Answer 11

Protein fibers that secrete collagen fibers

Question 12

Collagen

Answer 12

Fibers that provide strength. When people are older, less is produced, and wrinkles form due to less structure

Question 13

Hypodermis

Answer 13

Thicker and thinner in certain areas, contains major blood vessels and nerves

Question 14

Fascia

Answer 14

Below the hypodermis- connects skin to body, allows some movement. fibrous tissue the covers muscle, bones, and some organs

Question 15

Adipose tissue

Answer 15

tissue in hypodermis where fat is stored