02 - The Skin

Question 1

Layer of epidermis that is continuously shed

Answer 1

stratum corneum

Question 2

Layer of epidermis that is not found in thin skin

Answer 2

stratum lucidum

Question 3

Layer of epidermis where Langherhan cells are found?

Answer 3

stratum spinosum

Question 4

skin cells that protect against UV light

Answer 4

melanocytes

Question 5

Layer of epidermis with Keratohyaline granules

Answer 5

stratum granulosum

Question 6

Thickest epidermal layer

Answer 6

stratum spinosum

Question 7

Layers of the epidermis in order (superficial to deep)

Answer 7

1. stratum corneum
2. stratum lucidum
3. stratum granulosum
4. stratum spinosum
5. stratum basale

Question 8

Identify: bundles of keratin filaments. In which layer is this produced?

Answer 8

tonofibrils - found in the stratum spinosum

Question 9

Layer of epidermis with intense mitotic activity

Answer 9

Stratum basale

Question 10

cells that produce keratin

Answer 10

keratinocytes

Question 11

What is a Merkel cell? Where is it found?

Answer 11

touch receptor, found in the basal layer

Question 12

Type of tissue composed of cells that are relatively few and far apart, with abundant intercellular substance containing tissue fluid and fibers:

Answer 12

Connective tissue