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Structure of Skin Flashcards

1
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Top layer Epidermis

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Stratum Cornea

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2nd Top layer Epidermis

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Stratum Lucidum

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3rd Top layer Epidermis

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Stratum Granulosum

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4th Top layer Epidermis

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Stratum Spinosum

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5
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Bottom layer Epidermis

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Stratum Basale

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Structure of Stratum Cornea

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Dead cells that continuously shed. 15-30 layer

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7
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describe Stratum Lucidum

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Clear layer, 3-5 rows of densely packed flat dead cells

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Describe Stratum Granulosum

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Granular layer, 3-5 layers flattened keratinocytes, dying cells. Can be observed

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Stratum Spinosum

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Prickle cell layer, contains 8-10 rows of cells. Lipid and protein synthesis.

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Describe Stratum Basale

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Single layer of cells, cells divide to form keratinocytes. Other types of cells; colour, immunity and touch!

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11
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3 main layers of skin

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Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis

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12
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Define desquamation

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The shedding process

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PROD231 (11 decks)

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