Layers Of Skin Flashcards
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Reticular dermis describe
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Lower layer of the dermis found under the papillary dermis. Composed of densely packed collagen fibers
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Name 7 layers of skin
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Stratum corneium Stratum licidium Stratum granulosum Stratum spinosum Stratum basale Papillary dermis Reticular dermis
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Papillary dermis describe
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Upper layer of the dermis
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Human dermis describe
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A layer of skin between the epidermis and subcutaneous tissues, that consists of connective tissues and cushions the body from stress and strain
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Stratum corneum function
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Outer most layer of the skin. Plays a key role in hydration, protects against infectious microorganisms, harsh chemical and dirt
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Stratum Lucidium
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Found only in the palms and soles
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Stratum granulosum
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Two or three cells thick, contains select keratinocytes
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Stratum spinosum
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Composed of keratinocytes
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Stratum basale
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Innermost layer of epidermis
