Layers of Skin

Front

Skin color is due to a pigment called

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Melanin

Front

The protein that makes us "waterproof" is called

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keratin

Front

The top layer of the skin is called the _________________.

Back

epidermis

Front

What is the top layer of the skin called?

Back

Epidermis

Front

The layer of skin that contains special structures like glands and nerves is the...

Back

Dermis

Front

The integumentary system is made up of the...

Back

Nails, Hair, and Skin

Front

Which skin layer is only present in thick skin?

Back

stratum lucidum

Front

Which skin layer is where mitosis can be observed? Options: stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum basale (aka: germinativum)

Back

stratum basale (aka: germinativum)

Front

Which skin layer is most superficial? Options: stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum basale

Back

stratum corneum

Front

Which of the following lists the stratum of the epidermis from superficial to deep? corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, basale, basale, spinosum, granulosum,lucidum, corneum, granulosum, lucidum, corneum, basale, spinosum

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corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, basale