4L2 Integumentary System: Skin Layers

Front

Which skin layer is only present in thick skin?

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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 process is responsible for providing nutrients to the more superficial layers of the epidermis?

Back

diffusion

Front

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

Back

stratum basale

Front

Which skin layer is most superficial?

Back

stratum corneum

Front

In which layer of the skin would I find sebaceous glands?

Back

dermis

Front

The hypodermis is also referred to as...

Back

subcutaneous

Front

The tough protein that gives hair, nails, and the outer layers of skin its strength is

Back

keratin

Front

The pigment that gives skin its color and protects from UV radiation is

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melanin

Front

The hypodermis contains extensive connective tissue.

Back

true