Integumentary System epidermis and dermis

The most superficial layer of the integumentary system is called the _________________.

• dermis
• hypodermis

• superficial fascia

• epidermis

The epidermis can have as many as ____ layers?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 1

The stratum basale is which layer of the epidermis?

• Most superficial

• Middle layer

• Deepest layer

• It's not a layer of the epidermis, it is the most superficial layer of the dermis.

Which layer is the most superficial layer of the epidermis?

• Stratum basale

• Stratum lucidum

• Stratum granulosum

• Stratum corneum

Which layer of the epidermis is only present in thick skin?

• stratum corneum

• stratum lucidum

• stratum spinosum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum basale (aka: germinativum)

Which layer of the epidermis is where mitosis occurs?

• stratum corneum

• stratum lucidum

• stratum spinosum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum basale (aka: germinating layer)

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

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY!!!

• palms

• soles of feet

• abdomen

• face

• knees

The hypodermis is also referred to as...

• subcutaneous

• subdermis

• lower epidermis

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

• keratin

• melanin

• chromatin

• dermatin

How many epidermal layers does skin with hair have?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6