When Compared to Thin Skin,thick Skin Contains ________

question 12

Multiple Choice

When compared to thin skin,thick skin contains ________.

• A) four cell layers: the stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, and stratum corneum
• B) five cell layers: the stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, and stratum corneum
• C) three cell layers: the stratum basale, stratum spinosum, and dermis
• D) three cell layers: the stratum basale, stratum spinosum, and stratum corneum

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Definitions:

Melanocyte

A cell located in the bottom layer of the skin's epidermis and in the eye, responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that colors the skin, hair, and eyes.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of the skin, consisting of keratinized, stratified squamous epithelium that functions as a barrier against environmental damages.

Sebaceous Gland

A small oil-producing gland present in the skin of mammals which secretes a lubricating oily matter (sebum) into the hair follicles to lubricate the skin and hair.

Adipocyte

A cell specialized in the storage of fat, found in connective tissue.