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Which cell type in the epidermis is responsible for producing melanin?
Which cell type in the epidermis is responsible for producing melanin?
Which type of epithelium makes up the epidermis?
Which type of epithelium makes up the epidermis?
What is the process by which epidermal cells fill with keratin and move to the skin surface called?
What is the process by which epidermal cells fill with keratin and move to the skin surface called?
Which of the following factors contributes significantly to determining an individual's skin color?
Which of the following factors contributes significantly to determining an individual's skin color?
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What is responsible for the strength and elasticity of the epidermis?
What is responsible for the strength and elasticity of the epidermis?
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Where are hairs found apart from the sides & soles of feet and palms of hands?
Where are hairs found apart from the sides & soles of feet and palms of hands?
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What determines the color of hair?
What determines the color of hair?
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What surrounds each hair and is responsible for hair movement when activated?
What surrounds each hair and is responsible for hair movement when activated?
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Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for keratinization?
Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for keratinization?
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What is the primary function of melanin in the skin?
What is the primary function of melanin in the skin?
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Which area of the body is least likely to have melanin present in the epidermal tissues?
Which area of the body is least likely to have melanin present in the epidermal tissues?
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What is the average time it takes for a cell produced in the stratum basale to reach the stratum corneum?
What is the average time it takes for a cell produced in the stratum basale to reach the stratum corneum?
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Study Notes
Epidermis Structure and Function
- Melanocytes are the cell type responsible for producing melanin in the epidermis.
- The epidermis is composed of stratified squamous epithelium.
Keratinization and Skin Surface
- The process of epidermal cells filling with keratin and moving to the skin surface is called keratinization.
- Keratinization occurs in the stratum spinosum and stratum granulosum layers.
Skin Color Determination
- Genetic factors contribute significantly to determining an individual's skin color.
Epidermal Strength and Elasticity
- Keratin is responsible for the strength and elasticity of the epidermis.
Hair Distribution and Characteristics
- Hairs are found on the entire body, except for the sides and soles of feet and palms of hands.
- The color of hair is determined by the amount and type of melanin present.
- Each hair is surrounded by a muscle called the arrector pili, which is responsible for hair movement when activated.
Epidermal Layers
- The stratum spinosum is the layer of the epidermis responsible for keratinization.
Melanin Function and Distribution
- The primary function of melanin in the skin is to absorb and protect the skin from UV radiation.
- The skin of the palms and soles of feet is the area least likely to have melanin present in the epidermal tissues.
Cell Turnover
- It takes an average of 2-4 weeks for a cell produced in the stratum basale to reach the stratum corneum.
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Test your knowledge on the introduction to the integumentary system. Explore the functions of the skin, its protective role, sensory structures, and more.
