2.1 ✨ Skin Mastery

Which layer is considered the insulation layer beneath the dermis?

• The subcutaneous layer (hypodermis) is considered the insulation layer beneath the dermis.

• The epidermis is considered the insulation layer beneath the dermis.

• The stratum corneum is considered the insulation layer beneath the dermis.

• The reticular layer is considered the insulation layer beneath the dermis.

What type of connective tissue is found in the hypodermis?

• Adipose tissue

• Cartilage

• Bone tissue

• Dense regular connective tissue

Which of the following is found in the dermis layer?

• A) Hair shaft

• B) Stratum corneum

• C) Capillary

• D) Basement membrane

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

• A) Stratum corneum

• B) Stratum lucidum

• C) Stratum granulosum

• D) Stratum spinosum

What are the characteristics of the Stratum granulosum?

• Three to five layers of flattened granular cells that contain shrunken fibers of keratin and shriveled nuclei

• Single layer of columnar cells that are actively dividing

• Multiple layers of dead, flattened cells filled with keratin

• Layer of cells that are rich in melanin and provide pigmentation

Which type of connective tissue is found in the papillary layer of the dermis?

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The papillary layer of the dermis is the ______ of the two layers.

• superficial layer

• deeper layer

• middle layer

• innermost layer

The Reticular Layer is the ______ layer of the skin.

• dermis

• epidermis

• subcutaneous

• hypodermis

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