Sensation, Heat Regulation, Absorption, Protection, Excretion, Secretion are all ...?

True or False Desquamation is the shedding of skin cells.

This layer is composed of connective tissue which contains collagen, elastin and reticular fibers.

Correct order?: Stratum Corneum, Stratum Lucidum, Stratum Granulosum, Stratum Spinosum, Stratum Basale

This determines skin type

Produces a very important intercellular lipid that fills the spaces between the upper parts of epidermis

True or False..Coallagen fibers provide the skin with strength, and elasticity.

The transparent layer..

What manufactures collagen, glycosaminoglycans, reticular and elastin fibers..

Describe ostia size of normal skin

These are present in all layers of epidermis...
most prominent in Stratum Spinosum; specializing in antigen presentation. (apart of immune system)

True or False..Epidermis strength and cell adhesion is controlled by Hemidesmosomes?

Prickly layer where keratinization starts

Fibroblasts are found in what layer of the skin

Describe ostia size on normal/oily skin

What is the main function of the stratum corneum

The Stratum Corneum has the acid mantle

What layer is Stratum Basale above

Glycosaminoglycans are chiefly made of..

Describe qualities of oily skin (include ostia size)

The first cells that contact the environment and provide defense against bacteria.

Eccrine glands are found all over the body

What layer is only present on the palms and soles?

What protects the skin against TEWL (transepidermal water loss?)

Describe dry skin qualities (including ostia size)