Skin Flashcards: Epidermis & Dermis (Fill-in-the-Blank)

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering epidermal/dermal layers, cell types, and key concepts from the notes.

The deepest epidermal layer is the __.

Stratum basale

The living, second layer where keratinocytes are abundant and cells show spiny connections is the __.

Stratum spinosum

The granular third layer where cells are flattening and filled with keratin is the __.

Stratum granulosum

The clear, thin layer found only in thick skin on the palms and soles is the __.

Stratum lucidum

The top, horny layer consisting of dead corneocytes is the __.

Stratum corneum

Cells that produce pigment and determine skin color are __.

melanocytes

The pigment produced by melanocytes that gives skin its color is __.

melanin

Langerhans cells are macrophages that perform __.

phagocytosis

The 'spiny' layer of the epidermis is the __.

Stratum spinosum

The deepest epidermal layer that contains stem cells and regenerates is the __.

Stratum basale

The superficial dermal layer made of areolar connective tissue is the __.

Papillary layer

The deeper dermal layer rich in collagen and elastin is the __.

Reticular layer

The three layers of the skin from outer to inner are the epidermis, the dermis, and the __.

subcutaneous (hypodermis)

There are five epidermal layers named from deepest to surface: basale, spinosum, granulosum, lucidum, and __.

corneum

The lipid waterproofing layer of the skin is formed from lamellar bodies in the Stratum __.

granulosum

The layer found only on palms and soles is the Stratum __.

lucidum

The pigment that gives color and protects against UV is __.

melanin