Stratum

Question 1

Stratum corneum

Answer 1

Horny layer; outermost layer of the epidermis

Question 2

Stratum germinativum

Answer 2

Bascal cell layer; active layer of the epidermis above the papillary layer of the dermis. (Responsible for growth)

Question 3

Stratum granulosum

Answer 3

Granular layer; epidermis composed of cells filled with keratin; replaces cells shed from the stratum corneum

Question 4

Stratum lucidum

Answer 4

Clear,transparent layer u set the stratum corneum; thickest on the palms of hands and soles of feet

Question 5

Stratum spinosum

Answer 5

Spiny layer; layer of the epidermis above the stratum basal layer; the intercellular connections made of proteins