Skin Quiz

What is the outermost layer of the epidermis called?

Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for producing keratin?

What is the function of melanocytes?

Name the five layers of the epidermis from deepest to most superficial

What happens to skin cells as they move up through the epidermis?

How does the stratum corneum protect the skin?

What protein gives the dermis its strength and elasticity?

Name 2 structures found in the dermis but not the epidermis

Which glands in the dermis are responsible for producing sweat?

How does the dermis contribute to thermoregulation?