Skin + Epidermis Flashcards
3 overall layers in skin?
Epidermis, dermis, hypodermics
What filament is the toughness/strength of skin provided by and what are those filaments composed of
Intermediate filaments composed of keratin
What lipid gives the waterproof nature of the epidermis?
Glycolipids which are secreted by the epidermal cells
The production of keratin and glycolipids become more apparent as the cells migrate upwards (T/F)
True
Name the layers of the epidermis in order from deepest
BSGLC
Basale, spinosum, granulosum, lucidum, corneum
Feature of Basale
New cell proliferation
Melanocytes
Stratum spinosum features
Desmosomes
Melanin granules
Langerhan cells
Granulosum features
Granules, keratohyaline and lamellated
Lucidum features
Thick skin
Clear granules of protein eleidin
Corneum
Dead cells
Functions of the integumentary system are?
Protection, sensation, body temp, vitamin d synthesis
