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Skin Anatomy: Stratum Basale and Stratum Spinosum

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What is the primary function of the cells in the Stratum Basale?

To synthesize keratin filaments that form tonofilaments

To produce keratohyalin granules

To serve as stem cells, capable of renewal and producing other cell types (correct)

To form bundles of tonofilaments that maintain cohesion between cells

Which layer of the epidermis is characterized by the presence of raised projections called dermal papillae?

Stratum Basale

Reticular Layer

Stratum Granulosum (correct)

Stratum Spinosum

What is the primary function of tonofilaments in the Stratum Spinosum?

To regulate osmoregulation

To form keratohyalin granules

To synthesize keratin filaments

To maintain cohesion between cells (correct)

Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for mechanical protection?

Stratum Granulosum Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of the Reticular Layer?

Dense irregular connective tissue fibers Signup and view all the answers

What is the final product of the combination of keratohyalin granules and keratin tonofilaments in the Stratum Granulosum?

Keratin Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the cells in the Stratum Corneum?

They lack nuclei and organelles and are flattened and dead. Signup and view all the answers

Where are the melanocytes located?

Between the Stratum Basale and Stratum Spinosum Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Langerhans cells?

To act as antigen presenting cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Merkel's cells?

To detect pressure Signup and view all the answers

In which skin type is the Stratum Lucidum not found?

Thin skin Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the Stratum Lucidum?

It contains dead cells without nuclei Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the skin in regards to vitamin D?

Vitamin D metabolism Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following layers is absent in thin skin?

Stratum lucidum Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between thick and thin skin?

Thickness of the epidermal layer Signup and view all the answers

Which skin layer is responsible for mechanical protection?

Epidermis Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the skin in regards to osmoregulation?

Maintenance of fluid balance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of thick skin?

Presence of sebaceous glands Signup and view all the answers