Skin Layers

Which skin layer is only present in thick skin?

• stratum corneum

• stratum lucidum

• stratum spinosum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum basale (aka: germinativum)

Which skin layer is composed of dead cells? (check all that apply)

• stratum corneum

• stratum lucidum

• stratum spinosum

• stratum basale

• stratum germinativum

Which skin layer is where mitosis can be observed?

• stratum corneum

• stratum lucidum

• stratum spinosum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum basale (aka: germinativum)

Which skin layer is most deep?

• stratum corneum

• stratum lucidum

• stratum spinosum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum basale

Which skin layer is most superficial?

• stratum corneum

• stratum lucidum

• stratum spinosum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum basale

Where on the body would we find "thick skin"?

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY!!!

• palms

• soles of feet

• abdomen

• face

• knees

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

Which of the following lists the stratum of the epidermis from deep to superficial?

• corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, basale

• basale, spinosum, granulosum,lucidum, corneum

• granulosum, lucidum, corneum, basale, spinosum

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

• keratin

• melanin

• chromatin

• dermatin

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

• keratin

• melanin

• chromatin

• dermatin