. The layer of epidermal cells containsolder keratinized cells and dead cells. a. stratum corneumb. stratum granulosumc. stratum spinosumd. stratum basale

Q: Projections of the dermis toward the epidermis are called _____.

A: The dermis is a layer of skin between the epidermis and subcutaneous tissues, which consist of dense…

Q: Name the layer of the epidermis which is immediately superficial to the stratum Basale ?

A: Skin is the largest organ of the body. It is the outer covering of the body. Skin is composed of…

Q: Briefly describe the characteristics of each of the five thick skin, epidermal layers from deepest…

A: Thick skin comprises five layers from superficial (exterior) to deep (interior) layer, namely…

Q: Discuss completely the functions of the connective tissue of the dermis.

A: The dermis, positioned between the epidermis and subcutaneous tissues, also known as the subcutis…

Q: 10. Deeper of the two layers, and much thicker. This layer has mostly connective tissue scattered…

A: the two main layers of the skin are: 1)The epidermis, which is made up of closely epithelial cells.…

Q: In which layer(s) is (are) touch and pressure receptors found? epidermis only epidermis and dermis…

A: Skin serves as the first line of defense against any type of infection and it also responds to…

Q: Cells of the epidermis derive from stem cells of the stratum basale. Describe how the cells change…

A: Skin is the organ of the human integumentary system.

Q: For questions 2–6, match the layer of the epidermis with the correctdescription or function:a.…

A: The outermost layer of the sensory organ skin that covers the entire body called the skin is known…

Q: Which layer of the epidermis is immediately superficial to the stratum Basale ?

A: Stratum basale is the innermost layer of the epidermal layer and attach the epidermis to the basal…

Q: The protective layer that covers the * dermis is known as epidermis O nerve O muscle O epithelial O

A: Ans: Dermis: The layer found below the epidermis but above subcutaneous layer in the skin is…

Q: List the layers of the epidermis from deep to superficial andcompare their structure.

A: The skin is a soft tissue organ that externally covers the body. It acts as a barrier to protect…

Q: Compare the structure and function of the epidermal anddermal layers of the skin.

A: The outermost, largest, and most complex organ of the human body is the skin. It serves as the…

Q: Name the layer of the epidermis that you see when you look at someone's face

A: The upper or outer layer of the two main layers of cells that make up the skin. The epidermis is…

Q: Describe the effects of aging on the integumentary system.

A: BASIC INFORMATION HUMAN BODY  The body of the human beings is made up of different types of cells,…

Q: Describe the structure that grows beneath the layer stratum basale.

A: When the cell division their nuclei acquire the same number and kind of chromosomes as those found…

Q: . Compare the structure of the epidermal and dermal layersof the skin

A: Ans: Skin: It is the outermost layer in human or it is also referred to as protective layer.

Q: Which of the following is found in the reticular layer of the dermis? (Select all that apply) A…

A: Skin is a part of Integumentary system which generally form a protective covering around the body .…

Q: Explain what the Integumentary system does for the body.

A: The integumentary system contains skin which is the largest organ of body.The function of the…

Q: The two major components of the integument are (a) the cutaneous membrane and the accessory…

A: Introduction: The integumentary system is that organ system that acts as a shield for the body and…

Q: The hair matrix contains ________.a. the hair follicleb. the hair shaftc. the glassy membraned. a…

A: The skin is a soft outer tissue and it is the largest organ of the body. The major function of skin…

Q: You develop a callus, which is a thickening of the epidermis, from a pair kd I'll-fitting shoes. To…

A: A callus is an area of thick hard skin on a hand or foot, usually caused by rubbing

Q: As you are walking down the beach, you see a dead,dry, shriveled-up fish. Which layer of your…

A: Skin is composed of various layers of cells and tissues, whose primary function is to protect the…

Q: Melanin is produced by melanocytes within the stratum  a granulosum.  b corneum.  c spinosum.  d…

A: Melanin is the broad term for natural pigments group. It is produced through a multistage chemical…

Q: Langerhans cells are commonly found in the ________.a. stratum spinosumb. stratum corneumc. stratum…

A: The skin epidermis comprises the 4 layers including stratum basale (basal layer), stratum granulosum…

Q: How do the cells of stratum corneum and stratum basale differ?

A: Epithelial tissue is one of the four types of body tissues. It is formed by the cells within an…

Q: Consists of one row of actively mitotic stem cells; some newly formed cells become part of the more…

A: Answer - stratum basale

Q: OUTLINE the different epidermal layers with their unique properties and their functions.

A: The epidermis is our skin's outermost layer. It's the layer that our eyes can see. It has no blood…

Q: Which layer of the skin is responsible for tanning? (Think about which layer contains melanocytes.)…

A: The skin is the outer barrier that shields the body against pathogens, temperature, and toxic…

Q: Which of the following layers of the skin has projections of melanocytes? O A. Stratum lucidum O B.…

A: Keratinocytes, the skin's most important cells, are created before being lifted to the epidermis'…

Q: the types of cells found in the epidermis and explain their functions

A: Epidermis is the outermost layer  of the three layers that make up the skin, the inner layers are…

Q: Distinguish between the activities necessary to heal a wound in the epidermis and those necessary to…

A: Skin is considered as the largest organ of the body that plays a vital role in safeguarding the body…

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A: Introduction:- The skin is the body's most superficial and largest organ and differs based on the…

Q: In which layer of the epidermis do the nucleus and other organelles disintegrate and the cells die?…

A: The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin. Its main purpose is protection and provides a…

Q: An individual has spent too much time sun bathing.Not only is his skin painful to touch, but small…

A: Sunbathing has several health benefits if done properly. Too much sun exposure can cause skin…

Q: A). What is melanin's productive functions?  B). Explain the role of sunlight Vitamin D…

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Q: Describe the formation of epidermal ridges.

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Q: In bullous pemphigoid, the blisters result from a separation between the a). reticular and papillary…

A: Pemphigoid is a group of blistering, subepidermal autoimmune disease that primarily affects the skin…

Q: What are three functions of the skin, or integument?

A: The skin is the largest organ of the body, with a body surface area of about 2m2 and weight around…

Q: List and describe the four cell types found in the epidermis.

A: Epidermis is the outermost layer of the three layers of skin, the inner layers are dermis and…

Q: The hands and feet experience high amounts of abrasion. It contains so called thick skin having five…

A: The very thin layer exterior skin layer which is visible to naked eyes and aids in protecting the…

Q: Give the 5 epidermal layer of epidermis and give their distinguishing feature.

A: The skin is the body's biggest organ. It has three major layers: the epidermis, dermis, and…

Q: Describe the three pigments that make up the skin and how they affect the colour of the skin.

A: As the body's exterior layer and barrier against pathogenic germs, the skin is regarded as the first…

Q: Explain how the cells of the epidermis are arranged into layers.?

A: EPIDERMIS  The epidermis is the most superficial layer of the skin and is composed of Stratified…

Q: The papillary and reticular layers of the dermis arecomposed mainly of ________.a. melanocytesb.…

A: The skin is the outer covering of the body that protect against light, heat, infection, and injury.…