The Stratum germinativum - The deepest layer of the epidermis, where mitosis occurs., The Stratum Lucidum - Creates the waterproof layer, known as the clear layer., The Stratum Spinosum - Irregular cells with prickly appearance, Desquamation - Shedding and renewing of the skin., Vasodilation - Cooling down of the body, Vasoconstriction - Warming the body up, The melanocytes help protect me against what? - UV Rays , How many layers does the skin have? - 3 Layers , I have 5 layers, what am I? - The epidermis , Hard protein found in the upper layers of the skin  - Keratin, I help make collagen fibres  - Fibroblast cells , I provide the hair follicle with nutrients - Papilla, An oil producing gland - Sebaceous Gland , I produce histamine   - Mast cell, I allow the skin to stretch - Elastin, found in the dermis stand hair up - Arrector pili muscle,

Structure and Function of the skin

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