SKIN

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Across
  1. 4. down growths within the epidermis. Commonly found in areas with high shearing forces - e.g. palms, soles (10)
  2. 6. keratinocyte layer preceeded by the word stratum - only present in thick skin. Consists of a few layers of clear, flattened keratinocytes that lack nuclei and organelles.(7)
  3. 7. common skin condition that forms itchy rashes and dry skin (6)
  4. 9. a change of the skin that affects its color, appearance, or texture. It can be itchy, become warm, bumpy, chapped, dry, cracked, blistered, or swell (4)
  5. 11. a fibrous structural protein in the epidermis. Provides strength, durability, and protection (7)
  6. 14. hydrophobic tail, hydrophilic head (10)
  7. 15. keratinocyte layer preceeded by the word stratum - contains 'prickle cells', cytoplasmic projections, and lamellar bodies (8)
  8. 16. example of hypopigmentation (8)
  9. 17. keratinocyte layer preceeded by the word stratum - lowest layer separated from Dermis by basement membrane. Cuboidal shape. Where mitosis of keratinocytes happens for a constant supply for higher layers (12)
  10. 19. a function of the skin in temperature control (16)
  11. 21. cell-to-matrix junctions that anchor epithelial cells to the underlying extracellular matrix. (14)
  12. 22. the external barrier of the human body and the main defensive system (4)
  13. 23. cell-to-cell junctions that provide strong adhesion between adjacent cells. consist of transmembrane proteins called cadherins (10)
Down
  1. 1. keratinocyte layer preceeded by the word stratum - the top layer the is comprised of flattened dead keratinocytes. This layer renders the skin waterproof by releasing glycophospholipids (7)
  2. 2. a type of cell in touch sensitive region and form a cell-neurite complex (6)
  3. 3. Pigment synthesising cells responsible for skin and hair colour (11)
  4. 5. layer of skin that contains vascular channels, sensory nerve endings, different cell types, hair follicles, and glandular structures. (6)
  5. 6. immune cells that reside in the epidermis; a type of dendritic cell, specialized in antigen presentation and immune surveillance (9)
  6. 8. common skin condition characterised by rashes that are crusty and flaky with silvery scales. It is causes by excess production of skin cells (9)
  7. 10. a type of skin cancer more commonly found in areas of skin with high sun exposure. To check for symptoms use the ABCDE approach (8)
  8. 12. common skin condition that causes rashes and itchy skin. It is causes by Contact with chemical or physical agents (7,10)
  9. 13. a type of infection that can cause rashes such as shingles and chicken pox (5)
  10. 18. responsible for the production of keratine (13)
  11. 20. keratinocyte layer preceeded by the word stratum - aptosis happens and contains flattened keratinocytes that produce keratohyalin granules(10)