Layers of the Skin

Name the layer of the skin found on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet

• Stratum Lucidum

• Stratum Spinosum

• Stratum Basal

• Stratum Corneum

What is the anacronym for the functions of the skin?

• SHPESAV

• SHAVEPSV

• SHAPESV

• SHEPESV

WHAT HAPPENS IN THE STRATUM GRANULOSUM

• Loss of Neclei

• Desquamation

• Mitosis

• Loss of moisture

How many layers are found in the dermis

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The sebaceous gland secretes _____ onto the skin to keep it soft.

Where does desquamation occur

• clear layer

• basal Layer

• subcutaneous layer

• horney layer

Which of the following is not a function of the skin?

• secretion

• protection

• elimination

• vitamin D production

What is Desquamation?

• Natural exfoliation of dead skin cells

• The use of an exfoliant to remove dead skin cells

• The final stage of mitosis

• The first stage of mitosis

Name the layer of the dermis where you would find the hair follicle

• Papillary Layer

• Granular layer

• Reticular layer

• Prickle cell layer

How many layers are in the stratum corneum

• 3 - 6

• 9 - 10

• 11 - 16

• 10 - 15