Layers of Skin Flashcards
1
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Epidermis
A
thin, cellular membrane layer; containing keratin
2
Q
Dermis
A
dense, fibrous connective tissue layer; containing collagen
3
Q
Subcutaneous layer
A
thick, fat-containing tissue
4
Q
Squamos Epithelium
A
flat scale-like, makes up epidermis layer
5
Q
Basal Layer
A
deepest layer of epidermis
6
Q
Stratum Corneum
A
most superficial layer of the epidermis
7
Q
keratin
A
hard protein
8
Q
melanocytes
A
in basal layer of epidermis contain pigment called melanin
9
Q
dermis
A
directly below epidermis
10
Q
elastin
A
dermis composed of
11
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subcutaneous layer
A
specializes in the formation of fat
