The layer of the epidermis characterized by active, thriving, non-dividing cells is: a) stratum basale. b) keratinocytes. c) stratum spinosum. d) stratum granulosum

Q: How does the papillary layer of the dermis affect the appearance of the epidermis?

A: Introduction :- The papillary layer is defined by rete ridges (also known as papillae), which are…

Q: Name the layer of the epidermis which is immediately superficial to the stratum Basale ?

A: Skin is the largest organ of the body. It is the outer covering of the body. Skin is composed of…

Q: Why can skin regenerate effectively even after consid- erable damage?

A: Security from mechanical injury, synthetic perils, and bacterial intrusion is given by the skin in…

Q: What is epidermal hyperplasia and atopic dermatitis

A: Epidermal hyperlasia is increase in size of epidermis because number of cells has been increased. Or…

Q: How does the skin serve as a protective barrier?

A: The Skin comprised of mainly two layers. Outermost layer is known as "epidermis " and inner layer is…

Q: What causes the skin to feel warm and moist?

A: Skin is the outermost layer of our body which protects our internal body organs from the external…

Q: Which two skin pigments are found in the epidermis?

A: The epidermis is the upper layer of the body, it is responsible for the protection of the body. It…

Q: What is Sweat glands?

A: A group of tissue (organ) working together in order to release a biochemical substance to complete a…

Q: What is the tough, water-repellent layer of the epidermis called?

A: Skin is composed of three layers namely, the epidermis at the top, dermis at the middle, and…

Q: In which layer of skin are sebaceous glands found?

A: Glands are defined as the group of specialized cells that are able to produce or secrete the…

Q: Which layer of the epidermis is immediately superficial to the stratum Basale ?

A: Stratum basale is the innermost layer of the epidermal layer and attach the epidermis to the basal…

Q: Describe the overall functions of the dermis.

A: The dermis is also known as corium. It is a layer of skin present between the epidermis and…

Q: What special qualities does the connective tissue of the dermis have?

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Q: The following are the four (4) compartments of the epidermis, differentiate each

A: The layer of the skin which severs as a physical barrier in respect to defense consists of several…

Q: What is the outer layer of hair called that is made up of dead keratinized cells?

A: We’ll answer the first question since the exact one wasn’t specified. Please re-submit a new…

Q: In addition to keratinocytes, what three types of cells are found in the epidermis? What are their…

A: The skin is the largest organ of the body. The integumentary system involves the skin and other…

Q: How does the dermis of our skin relate to its functions of protection, temperature control, waste…

A: Dermis of our skin helps body to stay fit and healthy in some manner that are discussed below-

Q: What is the surface area of adult human skin?

A: The outer protective layer of human body is  skin and it is the largest organ of the body. It has up…

Q: What is the thicker, deeper layer of the dermis called?

A: The Dermis is present beneath the epidermis, it is inner layer of the skin.  Dermis contains…

Q: Why doesn’t epidermal wound healing result in scar formation?

A: After an injury, a scar is a patch of fibrous tissue that covers natural skin. Scars form as a part…

Q: What is the deepest layer of the epidermis?

A: The most superficial layer of the skin is the epidermis which is the outermost layer of the skin.…

Q: What are the three pigments in the skin and how do they contribute to skin color?

A: The three pigments in the skin are : Carotene , Hemoglobin and Melanin

Q: Which is the most common type of skin cancer?

A: The uncontrolled proliferation of skin cells is skin cancer. It grows mainly in locations that are…

Q: What pigments are responsible for skin color?

A: We can say that The skin color of humans is affected by many different substances. There are three…

Q: How do the cells of stratum corneum and stratum basale differ?

A: Epithelial tissue is one of the four types of body tissues. It is formed by the cells within an…

Q: How is perspiration related to homeostasis?

A: Homeostasis can be defined as the sum total of all the processes that happen in the body in order to…

Q: What are the five strata of the epidermis? How does each stratum differ from the others?

A: The external surface of the body is surrounded by the body’s largest organ, which is called the…

Q: The difference between hair and nails is that nails are made of keratin that is derived from the…

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Q: describe the process of keratinization?

A: Keratinization is a cytoplasmic process taking place in the cytoplasm of keratinocytes cells of the…

Q: Thick skin stratum basale Thick skin stratum Thin skin stratum spinosum Thick skin stratum Thin skin…

A: This is a transverse section of Skin. The Left one is thin skin, lm(120×) The right one is thick…

Q: Distinguish between the activities necessary to heal a wound in the epidermis and those necessary to…

A: Skin is considered as the largest organ of the body that plays a vital role in safeguarding the body…

Q: What are some of the important structures of the integument (skin) system?

A: Skin is the outer most covering of the body surrounding muscles of our body. Skin is the largest…

Q: which layer of the epidermis is immediately deep to the stratum corenum ?

A: The epidermis is one of the three layers of skin. It is present on the outermost side of the skin.…

Q: What cells produce the pigment in hair?

A: Introduction: Hair color among the individual of the same species varies. Pigmentation of hair…

Q: Where are the capillaries that supply the epidermis located?

A: The epidermis is the outer skin layer that acts as the first line of defence between the body and…

Q: What forms the most superficial layer of the skin?

A: The most superficial layer of the skin is the epidermis which is attached to the deeper dermis. The…

Q: How does the skin function to protect the body from microbes?

A: Ans. Plantar calluses are strong, thickened skin developing on the surface of the foot. The skin on…

Q: What is the chemical barrier of the integumentary system, such as in pH or antibiotics?

A: The integumentary system is the set of organs that forms the external covering of the body which…

Q: Explain how the cells of the epidermis are arranged into layers.?

A: EPIDERMIS  The epidermis is the most superficial layer of the skin and is composed of Stratified…