IBEC Study guide Graded A+

What is the body's largest organ? - Answer-The skin What are the three layers of the skin - Answer--The dermis -The epidermis -The subcutis/subcutaneous layer The epidermal layers are divided into two main zones known as: - Answer--The horny zone -germinal zone Flattened cells are called corneocytes, which are also known as what? - Answer-Keratinocytes What is the outermost layer of the skin called? - Answer-Stratum corneum What layer of the horny zone is flat and has no nuclei? - Answer-Stratum corneum What is the skins natural lubricant? - Answer-Sebum Where is the stratum lucidum found? - Answer-palms of hands and soles of feet What is the stratum granulosum also known as? - Answer-granular layer Which layer of the horny zone has a distinct shape? - Answer-Stratum granulosum