skin structure and growth

Question 1

stratum corneum

Answer 1

(horny layer) the epidermis outter layer (made up of mostly keratin)

Question 2

barrier function

Answer 2

the complex layer of lipids (fats) produced by the skin to help make it protective water resistant layer

Question 3

stratum lucidum

Answer 3

the clear translucent layer under the stratum corneum it consists of the small cells through which light can pass

Question 4

stratum granulosum

Answer 4

(granular layer) is the layer of the epidermis composed of cells that look like granules and are filled with keratin

Question 5

stratum germinativum

Answer 5

(basal cell layer) epidermis deepest layer

Question 6

papillary layer

Answer 6

dermis’s outer layer

Question 7

dermal papilae

Answer 7

ridges and grooves that attach to the epidermis

Question 8

tatctile corpuscles

Answer 8

Nevers endings that are sensitive to touch pain heat cold and pressure

Question 9

reticular layer

Answer 9

deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients (in this layer- blood vessels, lymph vessels, sebaceous (oil) glands, sudoriferous (sweat) glands, hair follicles, arrector pili muscles, nerve endings.)

Question 10

subcutaneous layer

Answer 10

last layer

Question 11

subcutataneous tissue

Answer 11

(adipose tissue or subcutis tissue) fatty tissue below the dermis

Question 12

sabaceous gland

Answer 12

oil glands

Question 13

sudoriferous glands

Answer 13

sweat glands

Question 14

collagen

Answer 14

form and strength

Question 15

elastin

Answer 15

gives the skin its flexibility and elasticity