Other layers of the epidermis Flashcards
1
Q
What is contained within the – stratum lucidum
A
contains Langerhans cells – type of macrophage (phagocytosis and act as antigen presenting cell)
2
Q
What is the 5th layers of the skin and where are these?
A
stratum lucidum in thickened and hairless regions of palm and soles
3
Q
What does the rate of the epidermis do?
A
the production matches the loos
4
Q
How is the production of epidermis increase
A
where greater rubbing and loss
