Mid Term Flashcards
1
Q
What type of epithelium is the epidermis composed of?
A
Keratinized stratified squamous
2
Q
Name the four types of cells of the epidermis
A
- keratinocytes
- melanocytes
- langerhans cells
- merkel cells
3
Q
What percentage of epidermal cells are keratinocytes?
A
90%
4
Q
What cell is arranged in four or five layers an produces the protein keratin?
A
Keratinocytes
5
Q
What produces lamellar granules?
A
Keratinocytes
6
Q
What is the deepest layer of the epidermis?
A
Stratum basale
