STARTA OF THE SKIN (FUNCTIONS)

Question 1

STRATUM CORNEUM

Answer 1

The first layer: the barrier that prevents unwanted materials from entering and excessive loss of water from exiting the water.

Question 2

STRATUM LUCIDIUM

Answer 2

The second layer: protects areas common to damage, such as palms of hands, to prevent friction due to the thickness. Thin layer of dead skin cells in the epidermis.

Question 3

STRATUM GRANULOSUM

Answer 3

Third layer: help to form a waterproof barrier that function function to prevent fluid loss from the body.

Question 4

STRATUM SPINOSUM

Answer 4

Fourth layer: allows cells to mature, responsible for skin flex-ability +strength (spine).

Question 5

STRATUM BASALE

Answer 5

fifth layer: base layer, melanocytes that produce melanin. Produces new cells (mitosis)