Intro: Epidermis Layers Flashcard

Front

What is the outermost layer of the skin?

Back

Stratum corneum

Front

What layer of the epidermis is responsible for the production of new skin cells?

Back

Stratum basale

Front

What is the function of sweat glands?

Back

Sweat glands help regulate body temperature and excrete waste through perspiration.

Front

What is the role of melanocytes in the skin?

Back

Melanocytes produce melanin, which gives skin its color and protects against UV radiation.

Front

What layer of the epidermis is found only in thick skin, such as the palms and soles?

Back

Stratum lucidum

Front

What is the function of the arrector pili muscle?

Back

The arrector pili muscle causes hair to stand up (goosebumps) in response to cold or fear.

Front

What is the layer beneath the epidermis called?

Back

Dermis

Front

What is the primary component of the stratum corneum?

Back

Dead keratinized cells.

Front

What is the significance of the stratum granulosum?

Back

It is where keratinization begins, and cells start to die and lose their nuclei.

Front

What is the function of the follicle in the skin?

Back

The follicle is a structure that surrounds the root of a hair and is involved in hair growth.