Layers of the Epidermis

Question 1

what is the first layer of the epidermis?

Answer 1

stratum corneum

Question 2

what substance is found in the stratum corneum?

Answer 2

keratin

Question 3

what is the function of keratin?

Answer 3

protection and water resistance

Question 4

what cells make keratin?

Answer 4

keratinocytes

Question 5

what is the second layer of the epidermis?

Answer 5

stratum lucidum

Question 6

what type of skin is the stratum lucidum found in?

Answer 6

thick skin

Question 7

what is the third layer of the epidermis?

Answer 7

stratum granulum

Question 8

what causes the appearance of the stratum grandulum

Answer 8

deposits of keratin

Question 9

what is the fourth layer of the epidermis?

Answer 9

stratum spinosum

Question 10

what type of cells are found in the stratum spinosum

Answer 10

dendritic cells

Question 11

what is the function of dendritic cells?

Answer 11

to capture pathogens through phagocytosis

Question 12

what is the fifth layer of the epidermis?

Answer 12

stratum basale

Question 13

what types of cells are in the stratum basale?

Answer 13

stem cells, melanocytes, and tactile cells

Question 14

what is the function of stem cells?

Answer 14

they can differentiate into new cell types

Question 15

what is the function of melanocytes?

Answer 15

produce melanin

Question 16

what is the function of melanin?

Answer 16

UV protection

Question 17

what is the function of tactile cells?

Answer 17

sense light touch