Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of melanocytes in the Stratum Germinativum?
To produce and contribute melanin, protecting against ultraviolet light
What is the characteristic of cells in the Stratum Spinosum?
Spine-like appearance
What is produced in the Stratum Granulosum?
Keratohyalin granules
In which skin type is the Stratum Lucidum present?
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What happens to cells in the Stratum Granulosum?
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Which layer of the epidermis consists of a single layer of cuboidal or columnar cells?
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What is the shape of the cells in the Stratum Granulosum?
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What is the purpose of the melanin produced by melanocytes in the Stratum Germinativum?
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Which layer of the epidermis appears transparent due to the presence of dead cells?
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What is the characteristic of the cells in the Stratum Granulosum in terms of their nuclei and cellular contents?
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