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Skin Structure

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Epidermis -outer layer -stratified squamous epithelium -keratinized to prevent water loss -avascular -most cells are keratinocytes
Dermis -dense connective tissue -bulk of skin -vascular
Subcutaneous Tissue (hypodermis) -not part of skin -anchors skin to underlying tissue -composed mostly of adipose tissue
Layers of the Epidermis -stratum basale -stratum spinosum -stratum granulosum -stratum lucidum -stratum corneum
(Epidermis) Stratum Basale -deepest layer of epidermis -lies next to dermis -wavy borderline with the dermis anchors the two together -cells undergoing mitosis -daughter cells are pushed upward to become the more superficial layers
(Epidermis) Stratum Spinosum -'prickly' layer -several cell layers thick -desmosomes -'spiny' shaped keratinocytes
(Epidermis) Stratum Granulosum -3 to 5 cell layers thick -dramatic change in appearance -nucleus and cytoplasmic organelles degrade -keratinaization -protection and waterproof -LAST LAYER TO RECEIVE NUTRIENT -AVASCULAR
(Epidermis) Stratum Lucidum -formed from dead cells of the deeper strata -occurs only in thick, hairless skin (palms and soles)
(Epidermis) Stratum Corneum -outermost layer of epidermis -shingle-like dead cells are filled with keratin
List 2 layers of Dermis 1)papillary layer 2)reticular layer
(Dermis) Papillary Layer -upper dermal region *some contain capillary loops *others house pain receptors and touch receptors
(Dermis) Reticular Layer -deepest skin layer -blood vessels -sweat and oil glands -deep pressure receptors
Overall Structure of Dermis -collagen and elastic fibers located throughout the dermis -blood vessels play a role in body temperature regulation
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