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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 .