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What is the primary function of melanocytes in the Stratum Germinativum?

  • To produce keratin fibers
  • To produce and contribute melanin, protecting against ultraviolet light (correct)
  • To form lamellar bodies inside keratinocytes
  • To produce keratohyalin granules
  • What is the characteristic of cells in the Stratum Spinosum?

  • Spine-like appearance (correct)
  • Flattened, diamond-shaped
  • Cuboidal or columnar shape
  • Dead and transparent
  • What is produced in the Stratum Granulosum?

  • Keratin fibers
  • Lamellar bodies
  • Keratohyalin granules (correct)
  • Melanin
  • In which skin type is the Stratum Lucidum present?

    <p>Thick skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to cells in the Stratum Granulosum?

    <p>They die, losing cellular contents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the epidermis consists of a single layer of cuboidal or columnar cells?

    <p>Stratum Germinativum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the cells in the Stratum Granulosum?

    <p>Flattened, diamond-shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the melanin produced by melanocytes in the Stratum Germinativum?

    <p>To protect against ultraviolet light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the epidermis appears transparent due to the presence of dead cells?

    <p>Stratum Lucidum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the cells in the Stratum Granulosum in terms of their nuclei and cellular contents?

    <p>They have lost their nuclei and cellular contents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Melanocytes and Stratum Germinativum

    • Melanocytes in the Stratum Germinativum primarily function to produce melanin, a pigment that provides color to the skin and protects against UV radiation.

    Characteristics of Cells in the Stratum Spinosum

    • Cells in the Stratum Spinosum have a spiny appearance due to desmosomal connections and provide structural support to the epidermis.

    Production in the Stratum Granulosum

    • The Stratum Granulosum produces keratohyalin granules, which are essential for the formation of keratin, contributing to the skin's barrier function.

    Presence of Stratum Lucidum

    • The Stratum Lucidum is primarily found in thick skin areas, such as the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.

    Cells in the Stratum Granulosum

    • In the Stratum Granulosum, cells begin to undergo keratinization, where they lose their nuclei and become more flattened as they accumulate keratin.

    Epidermal Layer with Cuboidal or Columnar Cells

    • The Stratum Germinativum is the layer of the epidermis consisting of a single layer of cuboidal or columnar cells, responsible for continuous cell division.

    Shape of Cells in the Stratum Granulosum

    • Cells in the Stratum Granulosum are polygonal in shape and appear more flattened compared to the layers beneath.

    Purpose of Melanin

    • The melanin produced by melanocytes in the Stratum Germinativum protects against damage from ultraviolet light and contributes to skin pigmentation.

    Appearance of the Stratum Lucidum

    • The Stratum Lucidum appears transparent because of the presence of dead keratinocytes, which have lost their nuclei and organelles.

    Characteristics of Cells in the Stratum Granulosum

    • Cells in the Stratum Granulosum show a loss of nuclei and accumulate keratin and lipid-rich substances, making them part of the skin's protective barrier.

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    Test your knowledge of the different layers of the epidermis, including the Stratum Germinativum, Stratum Spinosum, and Stratum Granulosum. Learn about the characteristics and functions of each layer.

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