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Level 2 Beauty Therapy - SkinName the 5 layers of the epidermis (Cornish ladies) - answer Stratum corneum, stratum
lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum germinativum.
Name 5 the basic layers of the skin - answer Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis
( subcutaneous layer), Muscle and Bone
What does the epidermis consist of? - answerkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium
that created sheets and flattens as they migrate to the surface
What does the dermis contain? - answerFibrous connective tissue with blood vessels,
sensory nerve endings, hair follicles and glands
What is the hypodermis made of? - answeradipose tissue (fat cells/ fatty tissues)
What is another name of the Hypodermis? - answersubcutaneous layer
What is the stratum corneum? - answerThe stratum corneum is the outmost layer of
skin that is made up of dead cells covered in keratin. This layer continually shefs
What is the stratum lucidum? - answerThis acts as a protection to friction and is only
present on palms of hands and soles of feet.
What is the stratum Granulosum? - answerThis is the middle layer, the cells here begin
to die and flatten.
What is the Stratum Spinosum? - answerThis is a later of the epidermis that starts to
produce keratin which hardens. This layer also has melanin
What is Stratum Germinativum? - answerThis is the deepest epidermis layer where
mitosis happens. New cells are developed and pushed forward to form the next layer.
What is desquamation? - answerShedding off of dead skin cells that occurs in the
Stratum Corneum
What are six skin functions? (shapes) - answerSensation, heat regulation, absorption,
protection, excretion and secretion
What are the two layers of the dermis? - answersuperficial papillary layer and reticular
layer
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