Layers Of The Skin

Question 1

Stratum Corneum ( Horny Layer)

Answer 1

Outermost Layer of the epidermis, composed of corneocytes

Question 2

STRATUM LUCIDUM ( clear layer)

Answer 2

Clear, transparent layer of the epidermis under the stratum corneum; thickest on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.

Question 3

STRATUM GRANULOSUM “grainy layer”

Answer 3

Layer of the epidermis composed of cells filled with keratin that resemble granules:replaces cells shed from the stratum corneum

Question 4

STRATUM SPINOSUM “spiny layer”

Answer 4

Layer of the epidermis above the stratum germinativum (basal) layer containing desmosomes, the intercellular connections made of proteins.

Question 5

STRATUM GERMINATIVUM “basal layer”

Answer 5

active layer of the epidermis; cell mitosis takes place here, that produces new epidermal skin cells and is responsible for growth.

Question 6

PAPILLARY LAYER

Answer 6

first layer of the dermis; contains dermal papillae which forms the epidermal/dermal junction. Nerve endings are also found here.

Question 7

RETICULAR LAYER

Answer 7

denser and deeper layer of the dermis, comprised mainly of collagen and elastin.