Skin Flashcards
1
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Functions of skin
A
Physical barrier- (to trauma, infection etc) Thermoregulation Sensory Produce Vit D Psychosexual communication
2
Q
Layers of the epidermis
A
Stratum basale (basal layer) Stratum spinosum (prickle cell layer) Stratum granulosum (granular layer) Stratum corneum (horny layer)
3
Q
Where does keratinocyte mitosis occur?
A
Stratum basale
4
Q
What is the name of the intercellular junctions between prickle cells in the stratum spinosum?
A
Desmosomes
5
Q
What is a keloid?
A
Excessive scarring due to abnormal amounts of collagen
Usually after surgery or trauma
6
Q
What is the other name for prickle cell layer?
A
Stratum spinosum
7
Q
Other name for granular layer?
A
Stratum granulosum
8
Q
Other name for horny layer?
A
Stratum corneum
9
Q
Other name for basal layer?
A
Stratum basale
10
Q
Other name for stratum spinosum?
A
Prickle cell layer
11
Q
Other name for stratum corneum?
A
Horny layer
12
Q
Other name for stratum basale?
A
Basal layer
13
Q
Other name for stratum granulosum?
A
Granular layer
