Layer Up
This is the top most layer of the cutaneous membrane.
What is the epidermis?
This pigment is produced by melanocytes.
What is melanin?
Below the epidermis, this layer has two main parts.
What is the dermis?
You naturally have this pigment in your skin, but if you eat too many carrots, it might become more obvious.
What is carotene?
The lowest layer of the dermis, this layer of skin is very dense and has blood vessels.
What is the reticular layer?
You look so tan. You must be producing lots of this pigment.
What is melanin?
Less dense than the lower part of the dermis, this layer of the dermis is named for the shape that it makes as it juts into the epidermis.
What is the papillary layer?
Did I make you blush? Wow. This pigment definitely came rushing to your face.
What is hemoglobin?
Comprised only of fat cells, this is the bottommost layer of the cutaneous membrane.
What is the subcutaneous layer or hypodermis?