Match each skin layer with its function Stratum basale Stratum corneum Stratum l
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Question
Match each skin layer with its function
Stratum basale
Stratum corneum
Stratum lucidum
Papillary dermis
Reticular dermis
A.
Loose connective tissue, blood supply for the epidermis
B.
Layer of thick skin thought to play a role in callus formation
C.
Dense connective tissue, home to most accessory structures
D.
Protective layer made of dead keratinocytes
E.
Stem cells of the epidermis, plus melanocytes and tactile cells
Stratum basale
Stratum corneum
Stratum lucidum
Papillary dermis
Reticular dermis
A.
Loose connective tissue, blood supply for the epidermis
B.
Layer of thick skin thought to play a role in callus formation
C.
Dense connective tissue, home to most accessory structures
D.
Protective layer made of dead keratinocytes
E.
Stem cells of the epidermis, plus melanocytes and tactile cells
Explanation / Answer
Stratum basale : E. Stem cells of the epidermis, plus
melanocytes and tactile cells.
Stratum corneum: B. Layer of thick skin thought to play a role
in callus formation.
Stratum lucidum: D. Protective layer made up of dead
keratinocytes.
Papillary dermis: A. Loose connective tissue, blood supply for
for the epidermis.
Reticular dermis: C. Dense connective tissue, home to most
accessory structure .