Epidermis & Dermis

Question 1

The Epidermis contains:

1,2,3,4.

Answer 1

1. Blood & lymph vessels
2. Specialised cells, fibers, water
3. Sweat & glands, nerve endings
4. Hair follicles

Question 2

Epidermis Explanation

1,2,3,4.

Answer 2

• Made up of epithelial tissue
• The skin can absorb some products
• Melanin cells are located in the stratum germinativum
• Desquamation is a form of natural process of skin shedding or exfoliation

Question 3

How many layers of the epidermis are there?

C.L.G.S.B.

Answer 3

There are 5 layers:
Corneum
Lucidum 
Granulosum 
Spinosum
Basale

Question 4

What are the 2 layers in the dermis?

Answer 4

Papillary & reticular