Strata (Layers) of the Epidermis - Name the stratum (or strata) that is being described. Flashcards
1
Q
Location of mitosis (two strata)
A
stratum basale, stratum spinosum (together these are called the strata germinativum)
2
Q
Eight to ten cell layers thick
A
stratum spinosum
3
Q
Area where waterproof coating
to cells is formed
A
stratum granulosum
4
Q
Desmosomes form
A
stratum spinosum
5
Q
Location of melanocytes
A
stratum basale
6
Q
Location of eleidin
A
stratum lucidum
7
Q
Layer where keratin production
begins
A
stratum granulosum (keratohyalin is produced in this layer)
8
Q
A wavy line of cells
A
stratum basale
9
Q
Location of Langerhans cells
A
stratum spinosum
10
Q
Layer where cell death begins
A
stratum granulosum
11
Q
Cells have a prickly appearance
A
stratum spinosum
12
Q
Cells appear translucent
A
stratum lucidum
