Across
- 2. – The thick middle layer of skin containing connective tissue, hair follicles, and blood vessels.
- 5. – The main cell type in the epidermis responsible for producing keratin.
- 7. – The outermost, paper-thin layer of the skin where pigment is produced.
- 8. Spinosum – The layer of the epidermis above the stratum basale, where cells appear spiny under a microscope.
- 10. Stimulation – Exposure to ultraviolet light that triggers melanocytes to produce more melanin for skin protection.
Down
- 1. – The subcutaneous layer beneath the dermis made of adipose tissue for insulation and energy storage.
- 3. – A specialized cell in the epidermis that produces the pigment melanin.
- 4. Basale – The deepest layer of the epidermis where cell division and melanocyte activity occur.
- 6. System – The body system that includes the skin and its layers.
- 9. – The pigment produced by melanocytes that gives skin its color and protects against UV damage.