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What is the function of the Stratum?
cell division to produce new keratinocytes.
What is the function of stratum spinosm?
To provide strength and flexability to the skin.
What stratum is present in thick skin but not in thin skin?
Stratum lucidum (in thick skin) is a well defined epidermal layer found under the corneum region of the skin of the palms and soles. Main function of this stratum is to help the skin handle friction and also waterproof it. It is a thin transitional layer of epidermis found between the 'horny' and 'granular' layers.
What is the second epidermal layer of the sole of your foot?
The second epidermal layer of the sole of the foot is called the stratum spinosum. It is composed of several layers of keratinocytes, which are cells that produce keratin, a tough protein that provides strength and protection to the skin. The stratum spinosum is involved in the barrier function of the skin and helps to prevent water loss.
What is the correct order for the layers of epidermis from outermost to deep?
Stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum,stratum lucidum & stratum corneum
The Stratum Corneum sits deep to the Stratum Basale?
The stratum corneum is superficial to the stratum basale. The stratum basale is deep to the stratum corneum.
What is the singular form of stratum?
"Stratum" is the singular.If you have a stratum and I have another stratum, then together we have two strata .
Layer of the epidermis that is constantly undergoing mitosis is called?
the stratum basale aka germinitivium is the stratum that has miotic division of cells and there is some cell production in the stratum spinosum as well
What are the skin layers from inside to outside?
Stratum Corneum Stratum Lucidum Stratum Granulsum Stratum Spinosum Stratun Basle
What mitotic cells are filled with an intermediate filaments?
Stratum Granulosum NO. The correct answer is Stratum Spinosum. Mitotic cells produced by the Stratum Basale move out to the Stratum Spinosum. You can find several layers of keratinocytes with thick bundles of intermediate filaments.
What is the singular form for stratum?
The singular form of "stratum" is "stratum." The word does not change in its singular form.
What is another name for stratum basale?
stratum germinativum is also know as stratum basale
