10 Questions
Which layer of the epidermis contains cells called keratinocytes?
Stratum basale
What is the function of melanocytes in the skin?
Produce melanin
Which layer of the epidermis is characterized by the presence of spiny desmosomes?
Stratum spinosum
Which layer of the epidermis is known as the 'clear layer'?
Stratum lucidum
Which tissue type is not found in the skin?
Cardiac muscle
Which layer of the epidermis is primarily composed of cells called keratinocytes?
Stratum basale
What is the primary function of melanocytes in the skin?
Producing melanin
Which layer of the epidermis is characterized by the presence of spiny desmosomes that connect and anchor the cells?
Stratum spinosum
Which layer of the epidermis is known as the 'clear layer' and is found only in certain areas of the body?
Stratum lucidum
Which layer of the skin contains stem cells that divide and regenerate to replace the cells in the upper layers of the epidermis?
Stratum basale
Test your knowledge of the layers of the epidermis with this quiz. Identify and understand the five layers: stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, and stratum corneum. Gain a deeper understanding of the complex structure of the skin's outermost layer.
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