Layers of the Epidermis
The outermost layer that is made of dead, keratinized cells.
What is the stratum corneum?
These cells produce keratin, a tough protein that protects the skin.
What are keratinocytes?
This layer under the dermis is made mostly of fat and connective tissue.
What is the hypodermis?
This type of burn damages only the top layer of skin, causing redness and mild pain.
What is a first-degree burn?
This deepest layer contains melanocytes.
What is the stratum basale?
These pigment-producing cells give skin its color.
What are melanocytes?
These structures anchor hair and are found deep in the dermis.
What are hair follicles?
In this type of burn, all skin layers (epidermis, dermis, hypodermis) are destroyed.
What is a third-degree burn?
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What are the five layers of the epidermis?
The amount of this pigment determines how light or dark a person’s skin appears.
What is melanin?
This small muscle causes goosebumps.
What is the arrector pili muscle?
This oily substance lubricates and waterproofs the skin.
What is sebum?
This layer is only found in thick skin, like the palms and soles.
What is the stratum lucidum?
These cells help repair the skin after an injury.
What are keratinocytes?
This fibrous protein gives the skin strength and elasticity.
What is collagen?
These glands secrete oil that keeps hair and skin soft.
What are sebaceous glands?
In this middle layer, keratinocytes flatten and fill with keratin, which provides waterproofing.
What is the stratum granulosum?
Melanocytes protect cells from this type of harmful radiation.
What is UV radiation?
These structures in the dermis provide nutrients and help regulate temperature.
What are blood vessels?
These sweat glands are found in the armpits and groin and produce thicker secretions.
What are apocrine glands?