Across
- 4. when cells that are unable to divide anymore program themselves to end up as a specific type of cell
- 7. guard cells found in the stratum spinosum
- 9. cells that contain lipids to maintain barrier function
- 11. hardened, waterproof, protective keratinocytes
- 13. cells that stimulate collagen production and amino acids
- 14. white blood cells that kill bacteria and parasites and respond to allergens
Down
- 1. the shedding of dead skin cells from the outermost layer of the skin
- 2. immune cells that attach virus-infected cells, foreign cells, and cancer cells; named for thymus gland
- 3. the process of desquamation and cell replacement
- 5. cells that produce skin pigment granules in basal layer
- 6. pigment carrying granules that are produced by melanocytes
- 8. cells composed of keratin, lipids, and other proteins
- 10. intercellular connections made of proteins; hold cells together
- 12. lipid substances between corneum cells