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Anatomy
Layers of the Skin
Question | Answer |
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Translucent cells, containing keratin | Stratum Lucidum |
Dead cells | Stratum Corneum |
Dermis layer responsible for fingerprints | Papillary Layer |
Vascular region | Dermis as a whole |
Epidermal region involved in rapid cell division; most inferior epidermal layer | Stratum Basale (where new cells are added by mitosis) |
Scalelike cells full of keratin that constantly flake off | Stratum Corneum |
Site of elastic and collagen fibers | dermis as a whole |
Site of melanin formation | Stratum Basale |
Major skin area from which the hair and nails arise | Hair and glands anchored in the dermis but hair and nails of skin arise from the epidermis |