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Stratum Corneum
Takes 15 to 20 days for a cell to move from Stratum Basale to......
2 weeks
How long do the cells stay in Stratum Corneum ??
Stratum Corneum
Water resistant, but not waterproof
Stratum Corneum
Dead cells stay connected and shed in large groups
Stratum Corneum
Thickest Layer
Stratum Corneum
Outer layer of both thin and thick skin
Stratum Lucidum
Cells are flattened, densely packed, largely developed organellles and filled with Keratin
Stratum Lucidum
Found in thick skin
Stratum Granulosum
Cells bgin to die
Stratum Granulosum
Keratin is produced in large amounts which allow cells to grow thinner and flatter
Stratum Granulosum
their membranes become thicker and less permeable
Stratum Granulosum
Cells have stopped dividing at this level
Stratum Spinosum
Contains dendritic cell, which participles in the immune response by the stimulating defense
Stratum Basale
Mitosis of new skin cells
Stratum Basale
Ridges on the palms and soles increase surface area of the skin and increases friction for grip
Stratum Basale
The ridges and papillae nerve increase surface area for the dissusion of nutrients
Stratum Basale
Inner most layer
Stratum Basale
Also known as the Stratum Germinativum
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hey_itsdarra
ID
182823
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Strata of the Epidermis
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3rd 6th weeks
Updated
2012-11-11T01:15:47Z
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