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anatomy integutmenta
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Stratum corneum | Layer of dead cells 20-30 thick. Thick, keratinized cells protect the deeper layers. Regularly shed from the body. |
| Stratum lucidum | (clear layer)- a thin layer of translucent cells only found in thick skin of the palms and soles of feet |
| Stratum granulosum | Cells here begin to flatten and disintegrate. Accumulate keratin granules, responsible for water-proofing the skin. |
| Stratum spinosum- | - “Spiny layer”. Named for the irregular shape of the cells. Several cells thick. Contains pre-keratin filaments. |
| Stratum basale | Constantly dividing and pushing up cells into the next layer. |