Across
- 1. The stratum lucidum is found only in
- 3. The cells of the stratum corneum contain large amounts of the protein___.
- 6. The stratum ___ consists of about 20 to 30 layers of dead,scaly, interlocking keratinized cells.
- 8. layer of cells covering the developing embryonic epithelium.
- 11. Hemangiomas are ___ tumors.
- 12. The main function of melanin pigment is to protect the __ of keratinocytes from UV radiation.
- 13. Keratinocytes of the epidermis are usually present for about how many weeks.
- 14. During what phase does hair USUALLY shed?
Down
- 1. is the major function of merocrine sweat glands.
- 2. When compressed, tactile cells release chemicals that stimulate ___ endings in the dermis.
- 4. fibrous tissue is also known as.
- 5. Covers most of the body except for the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
- 7. Waterproof protective covering composed of sebum and sloughed-off cells.
- 9. The stratum spinosum contains epidermal cell typer called epidermal ___ cells that help to fight infection
- 10. Scattered along the keratinocytes of the stratum basale are pigment-producing cells.
- 15. an extra layer of epidermal cells in thick skin.