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| 20-30 layers of dead Keratinized cells |
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2-3 layers of dead cells
This layer is ONLY found in thick skin
(palms & soles feet) |
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3-5 layers of keratinocytes
♥Keratinization♥ begins in this layer |
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Several layers of keratinocytes
[image]Epidermal dendritic cells[image] found here
"Alive" |
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Single layer of cuboidal to low columnar cells in contact w/ Basement membrane
Mitotic
"Alive"
Keratinocytes, melanocytes, & tactile(sensory) cells
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Keratinocytes fill up w/ the protein (keratin)
As the dead cells r pushed up to surface, they thin(flatten)
& they die:
Cell is dead but strong b/c it has keratin |
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Epidermis is made up of what tissue
& list the layers of the epidermis from superficial to deep?
know the mnemonic |
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[image]Stratified squamous epi[image]
& Avascular
Apical surface
Basement memb
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Stratum corneum
Stratum lucidum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum spinosum
Stratum basale
Corry, Love, Grannies, Spiced, Buns
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| Papillary layer of Dermis |
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Definition
Areolar CT
Contains dermal papillae & epidermal ridges
Which interlock |
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Papillary
Reticular layer
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| Reticular layer of dermis |
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Deep
Dense irregular CT
Vascular
Meshwork of collagen fibers
Contains: hair follicles, nerves, sweat glands, sebaceous glands |
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Subcutaneous layer AKA
Hypodermis |
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Areolar CT
&
Adipose CT
Vascular
Collagen fibers here 2
-Pads & protects body (fat cushion)
Stores energy in fat
Not part of integument |
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Produced by melanocytes
Produced in the Stratum Basale |
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| Overgrowth of melanocytes produces _____ |
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| Overactivity of melanocytes produces ________ |
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__________ of melanocytes produces Nevus(moles)
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_________ of melanocytes produces freckles
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