The Epidermis: Cells definitions Flashcards

The outermost layer of skin, composed of stratified squamous epithelial tissue.

The most abundant cells in the epidermis, responsible for producing keratin.

Cells in the stratum basale that produce melanin, protecting skin from UV damage.

Immune cells in the epidermis, specifically Langerhans cells, initiating immune responses.

Also known as Merkel cells, these detect touch and are found in the deepest epidermal layer.

A tough, fibrous protein produced by keratinocytes, providing mechanical strength to the epidermis.

A pigment produced by melanocytes that protects skin from UV light and contributes to pigmentation.

The deepest layer of the epidermis where melanocytes and Merkel cells are located.

A type of dendritic cell in the epidermis that helps initiate immune responses.

Specialized cells in the epidermis that work with nerves to detect touch.

The system comprising the skin and its accessory structures, including hair and nails.

A type of tissue composed of multiple layers of flat cells, forming the epidermis.

Structures that hold keratinocytes together, providing mechanical resilience to the epidermis.

Connections between keratinocytes that create a leak-proof barrier in the epidermis.

Harm caused by ultraviolet light, against which melanin provides protection.