Epidermis Crossword!
Across
- 4. cells that are full of keratin and provide the skin with a protective barrier
- 7. the bottom-most stratum of the epidermis
- 9. the special stratum which is present only on the palms and bottoms of the feet
- 11. the stratum with spiny-looking cells
- 12. cells that help determine immune responses
- 15. the stratum that forms a waterproof barrier
- 16. general type of tissue that makes up the epidermis
Down
- 1. cells that respond to light touch stimuli
- 2. the top-most stratum of the epidermis
- 3. melanocytes produce _______
- 5. the number of layers (strata) of the epidermis
- 6. most of the cells that make up the epidermis are ____
- 8. the skin layer from which the epidermis receives its blood supply and nutrients
- 10. skin tough
- 13. the top-most (most superficial) layer of the skin
- 14. the main protein of the epidermis that makes