Ch 37: skin

Question 1

The epidermis is thinner in the face than in most portions of the body, measuring
approximately

Answer 1

0.04 mm

Question 2

The layers of the epidermis from superficial to deep are

Answer 2

Stratum corneum
Stratum lucidum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum spinosum
Stratum basale

Question 3

The dermis, which contains the blood and lymphatic vessels, adnexa, hair
follicles, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands, is ____ thick; the dermis of
the eyelid is thinner, ≤0.6 mm

Answer 3

1 to 2 mm

Question 4

T or F: No lymphatics exist in the epidermis

Answer 4

true

Question 5

The density of the capillary
lymphatics has been noted to be about the same in all areas, except the _____, where it is denser

Answer 5

sole of
the foot and palm of the hand