WQ Chapter 5 - Integumentary
Layers of the epidermis from the deepest to most superficial are:
basale, spinosum, granulosum, corneum
Which layer of the skin contains loose connective tissue and stores body fat?
hypodermis
If a needle pokes your skin and results in instant bleeding, which skin layer has the needle reached?
papillary layer
Anne has pale skin and goes to the beach. Instead of getting a tan, her skin gets red and maybe even burned. Why does that happen?
she produces less melanin
What layer of the skin are merkle cells present?
stratum basale
Which is the last layer of skin in which the cells are still living?
stratum granulosum