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What layer of the skin has continuous cell division and produces all of the other layers?

The deepest layer of the epidermis is called the stratum basale which is actively mitotic and gives rise to all the more superficial layers.


What does the germinal layer do?

The germinal layer is the innermost layer of the skin where new skin cells are formed. This layer contains stem cells that divide and differentiate to regenerate the outer layers of the skin, providing a constant supply of new skin cells for growth and repair.


What are all the body layers called?

The layers of the human body from external to internal are: Epidermis: Outermost layer of the skin Dermis: Middle layer of the skin Hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue): Innermost layer of the skin Fascia: Tissue that surrounds muscles, organs, and other structures Muscles: Tissue that allows movement and support Bones: Hard organs that provide structure and protection for the body's organs and tissues.


What are the layers of the body wall?

The body wall consists of three main layers: the outermost layer is the integumentary system (skin), followed by the connective tissue layer (dermis), and the innermost layer is the muscular layer (muscles). These layers work together to provide protection, support, and movement for the body.


What is a basal layer?

The basal layer is the deepest layer of the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. It contains cells called basal cells that continuously divide and give rise to new skin cells. These new cells then move up through the layers of the epidermis to the surface of the skin.

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Which is the most complex layer of the skin?

The epidermis is a layer of skin. The epidermis has 5 layers (additional layer is stratum lucidum) on the palms of the hands and the soles of the foot. On other parts of the skin, the epidermis has 4 layers. The thickest layer of the epidermis is stratum spinosum (the second bottom layer).


What are the different layers of the skin, starting from the superficial layer and moving towards the deep layers?

The skin has three main layers: the epidermis (superficial layer), the dermis (middle layer), and the hypodermis (deepest layer).


Is the dermis the outermost layer of the skin?

The epidermis is the superficial layer of the skin. The Integumentary System (skin) consists of two main layers the epidermis and dermis. The dermis is deeper into the body (internal), thus the deep layer of the skin, not the superficial layer. epidermisNo the epidermis is. The dermis is the innermost layer. There are only 2 layers of the skin.No the epidermis is. The dermis is the innermost layer. There are only 2 layers of the skin. no,dermis is not upper layer of skin. epidermis is superficial one,dermis is below epidermis.


What are the different layers of the skin, starting from the outermost layer and moving towards the deepest layer?

The different layers of the skin, from the outermost to the deepest layer, are the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue.


What is the layers of the skin is the outer layer?

The cuticle


Does the skin include the papillary layer?

The papillary layer of the skin is one of two layers of the dermis.


How many layers of tissue does the skin contain?

The skin has two distinct layers. The outer layer is the epidermis. The epidermis is comprised of five layers. The inner layer is the dermis. The dermis is anchored to a subcutaneous layer, but it is not considered part of the skin.


How many layers of skin tan at a time?

The top layer of skin called the epidermis is the only layer of skin that tans.


What is the layers of skin that contains blood vessels and nerves and the surface of the skin is called what layer?

papillary layer


Do rattlesnakes have layers and layers of skin?

Rattlesnakes have three principal layers of skin - the epidermis, the dermis and the hypodermis. Each layer may be subdivided into additional layers.


How meny layers of skin?

2. The epidermis and the Dermis. The epidermis (outer layer of skin) has layer within it (5).


What is the superficial layers of skin?

The Stratum Corneum is the most superficial layer of skin.