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What is the function of the keratohyaline granules in the Stratum Granulosum?
What is the function of the keratohyaline granules in the Stratum Granulosum?
- They are responsible for light touch sensation
- They adhere tonofibrils together (correct)
- They are essential for hair growth
- They produce melanin pigment
Which layer of the epidermis is found only in thick skin?
Which layer of the epidermis is found only in thick skin?
- Stratum Lucidum (correct)
- Stratum Basale
- Stratum Spinosum
- Stratum Corneum
Which layer of the dermis contains the dermal papillae and consists of loose connective tissue?
Which layer of the dermis contains the dermal papillae and consists of loose connective tissue?
- Subcutaneous Layer
- Reticular Layer of the Dermis
- Papillary Layer of the Dermis (correct)
- Epidermal Layer
What is the function of melanocytes in the skin?
What is the function of melanocytes in the skin?
Which layer of the epidermis is only found in thick skin?
Which layer of the epidermis is only found in thick skin?
What is the function of Merkel cells in the skin?
What is the function of Merkel cells in the skin?
What is the main function of the keratohyaline granules found in the Stratum Granulosum?
What is the main function of the keratohyaline granules found in the Stratum Granulosum?
Which layer of the epidermis is found only in thick skin?
Which layer of the epidermis is found only in thick skin?
What is the main characteristic of the cells found in the Stratum Corneum?
What is the main characteristic of the cells found in the Stratum Corneum?
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