The 5 Layers of the Skin + Functions - Exam Written Part

Question 1

The epidermis contains 5 layers is the outermost layer of the skin

1) Stratum Corneum

Answer 1

Dead skin cells continuously shed as they go through the desquamation process

Question 2

2) Stratum Lucidum

Answer 2

This layer is the thickest on the palms of hands and soles of feet and contains living keratinocytes

Question 3

3) Stratum Granulosum

Answer 3

Keratin and intercellular lipids are created and eventually move up to the stratum corneum to replace dead cells

Question 4

4) Stratum Spinosum

Answer 4

Langerhans immune cells are present in this layer to fight off infection

Question 5

5) Stratum Germinativum (basal layer)

Answer 5

New skin cells, Merkel cells and melanocytes are constantly produced in this layer