The Integumentary System
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Which layer of the skin is composed of dead, keratinized cells and acts as a barrier to light, heat, chemicals, and microorganisms?

  • Dermis
  • Epidermis
  • Subcutaneous layer
  • Stratum corneum (correct)

    • What is the lower layer of the skin that connects the skin to fat and muscle called?

  • Stratum corneum
  • Epidermis
  • Hypodermis
  • Dermis (correct)

    • Which layer of the epidermis is one to two cell layers thick and is flat and transparent?

  • Stratum corneum
  • Stratum lucidum (correct)
  • Epidermis
  • Stratum granulosum

    • What is the process called when cells in the epidermis move to the surface, lose water, and undergo changes in their nuclei?

    <p>Keratinization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the epidermis is two or three layers thick, contains flattened cells, and undergoes active keratinization?

    <p>Stratum granulosum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the skin connects the skin to fat and muscle?

    <p>Dermis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the accessory structures of the skin?

    <p>Hair, nails, glands (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the epidermis is difficult to see and is one to two cell layers thick?

    <p>Stratum lucidum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outermost layer of the epidermis composed of?

    <p>Dead, keratinized cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process called when cells in the epidermis move to the surface, lose water, and undergo changes in their nuclei?

    <p>Keratinization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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