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What is the primary function of the cells in the Stratum Basale?
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?
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?
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?
Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for mechanical protection?
What is the primary component of the Reticular Layer?
What is the primary component of the Reticular Layer?
What is the final product of the combination of keratohyalin granules and keratin tonofilaments in the Stratum Granulosum?
What is the final product of the combination of keratohyalin granules and keratin tonofilaments in the Stratum Granulosum?
What is the characteristic of the cells in the Stratum Corneum?
What is the characteristic of the cells in the Stratum Corneum?
Where are the melanocytes located?
Where are the melanocytes located?
What is the function of Langerhans cells?
What is the function of Langerhans cells?
What is the function of Merkel's cells?
What is the function of Merkel's cells?
In which skin type is the Stratum Lucidum not found?
In which skin type is the Stratum Lucidum not found?
What is the characteristic of the Stratum Lucidum?
What is the characteristic of the Stratum Lucidum?
What is the primary function of the skin in regards to vitamin D?
What is the primary function of the skin in regards to vitamin D?
Which of the following layers is absent in thin skin?
Which of the following layers is absent in thin skin?
What is the main difference between thick and thin skin?
What is the main difference between thick and thin skin?
Which skin layer is responsible for mechanical protection?
Which skin layer is responsible for mechanical protection?
What is the function of the skin in regards to osmoregulation?
What is the function of the skin in regards to osmoregulation?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of thick skin?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of thick skin?
