Ch 7 Skin Structure & Growth Review

 The clear layer of the epidermis that consists of small, transparent cells through which light can pass is called the .

• stratum corneum
•  stratum lucidum
• stratum granulosum
• stratum germinativum

The layer of the skin that is composed of several layers of different-shaped cells and contains dark pigment is called the .

•  stratum corneum
•    stratum lucidum
• stratum granulosum
• stratum germinativum

 The underlying or inner layer of the skin that is also called the corium, cutis, or true skin is the .

• epidermis
• dermis
• stratum corneum
• papillary layer

The dermis is made up of two layers, which are the .

• stratus corneum and stratum lucidum
•  stratum granulosum and epidermis
•  papillary and reticular
•    papillary and corium

The fatty layer found beneath the dermis is described as __________.

• subcutaneous
• lymphatic
• endothermic
•  subarterial

The medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin and its nature, structure, functions, diseases, and treatment is called ___.

• histology
• dermatology
• etiology
•  trichology

The skin varies in thickness and is found to be thinnest on the ____ .

• lips                   
• elbows             
• eyelids
• fingertips

 The skin is the thickest on the ___.

• lips                   
• elbows             
• eyelids
• palms and soles

 The outermost layer of the skin is called the ___.

• epidermis         
• dermis             
• stratum corneum
• papillary layer

The horny layer of the skin, which contains scale-like cells that are continually shed, is called the ___.

• epidermis         
• dermis               
• stratum corneum
• papillary layer