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Which layer of the epidermis is characterized by flat, dead, scale-like cells filled with keratin?
Which layer of the epidermis is characterized by flat, dead, scale-like cells filled with keratin?
- Stratum granulosum
- Stratum spinosum
- Stratum lucidum
- Stratum corneum (correct)
Which skin lesion is a raised area less than 1 cm in diameter?
Which skin lesion is a raised area less than 1 cm in diameter?
- Papule (correct)
- Plaque
- Ulcer
- Macule
Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for keratin synthesis?
Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for keratin synthesis?
- Stratum lucidum
- Stratum corneum
- Stratum spinosum (correct)
- Stratum granulosum
Which skin lesion is a raised area greater than 1 cm in diameter?
Which skin lesion is a raised area greater than 1 cm in diameter?
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Which skin lesion involves a discontinuity of the skin with complete loss of the epidermis?
Which skin lesion involves a discontinuity of the skin with complete loss of the epidermis?
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Epidermis Structure
- Stratum corneum, the outermost layer, is characterized by flat, dead, scale-like cells filled with keratin.
Skin Lesions
- Papule is a raised area less than 1 cm in diameter.
- Stratum spinosum, a layer of the epidermis, is responsible for keratin synthesis.
- Plaque is a raised area greater than 1 cm in diameter.
- Ulcer is a skin lesion that involves a discontinuity of the skin with complete loss of the epidermis.
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