Skin layers, skin types, and basic skin condition analysis concepts tested on state esthetics board exams.
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- What are the three main layers of the skin?
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Epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis)- Which layer of skin is avascular (has no blood vessels)?
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Epidermis- Name the outermost layer of the epidermis.
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Stratum corneum- What is the function of the stratum corneum?
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Protects underlying layers and acts as a barrier to water loss and bacteria- Which epidermal layer is only present on thick skin such as palms and soles?
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Stratum lucidum- What do cells in the stratum granulosum contain?
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Keratohyalin granules (which form keratin)- Name the epidermal layer responsible for holding cells together via desmosomes.
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Stratum spinosum- Which epidermal layer contains the basal cells that constantly divide?
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Stratum basale- What is the primary cell type in the epidermis?
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Keratinocytes- Which cells in the epidermis produce melanin?
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Melanocytes- What layer of skin contains collagen and elastin fibers?
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Dermis- Name the two layers within the dermis.
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Papillary layer and reticular layer- What is the function of collagen in the dermis?
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Provides structure, strength, and support to the skin- What does elastin do in the dermis?
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Allows skin to stretch and return to its original shape- Which layer of the dermis is closest to the epidermis?
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Papillary layer
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