Layers of skin Test Flashcards
1
Q
Stratum Corneum
A
Most superficial layer
Many layers of keratinized cells
2
Q
Stratum Lucidum
A
on soles of palms and thick skin
3
Q
Stratum Granulosum
A
beneath stratum corneum or stratum lucidum
4
Q
Stratum Spinosum
A
Beneath stratum Granulosum
5
Q
Stratum Basale
A
Deepest layer
6
Q
Dermis: Papillary layer
Reticular Layer
A
- Consists of areolar tissue; UPPER MOST LAYER
- Consists of dense irregular C.T; BOTTOM LAYER
main tissue is areolar tissue
7
Q
Arrector Pili Muscle
A
Goose bump muscle
8
Q
Eccrine sweat gland
A
produces wet sweat; used for cooling down
9
Q
Apocrine Sweat Gland
A
Axillary genital area
does not start until puberty
causes stink
10
Q
Sebaceous Gland
A
Produces Sebum
makes oil
keeps skin moist
11
Q
Hypo dermis
A
made up of adipose connective tissue