Question

complete each sentence regarding the structure of the epidermis. not all terms will be used. 1. the click to select is made up of multiple layers of dead keratinocytes that regularly exfoliate. 2. the next layer is the click to select, which is present only on the soles of the feet, hands, fingers, and toes. 3. the click to select is named for the presence of dark - staining granules; keratinization begins in this layer. 4. toward the apical surface, in the click to select, the keratinocytes cease cell division. epidermal dendritic cells are in this layer. 5. composed of cuboidal and columnar cells, the click to select contains keratinocytes, melanocytes, and tactile cells.

Explanation:

1. The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis with dead, keratin - filled cells that exfoliate.
2. The stratum lucidum is a clear layer present only in thick skin areas like soles and palms.
3. The stratum granulosum has dark - staining granules and is where keratinization starts.
4. In the stratum spinosum, keratinocytes stop dividing and epidermal dendritic cells are located.
5. The stratum basale is the deepest layer with cuboidal and columnar cells and contains keratinocytes, melanocytes, and tactile cells.

Answer:

1. stratum corneum
2. stratum lucidum
3. stratum granulosum
4. stratum spinosum
5. stratum basale