- Left side, top box: h. epidermis
- Left side, middle box: g. stratum granulosum
- Left side, bottom box: c. dermis
- Right side, top box: d. stratum corneum
- Right side, second box: e. stratum lucidum
- Right side, third box: f. stratum spinosum
- Right side, fourth box: b. stratum basale
- Right side, fifth box: a. hypodermis
- Right side, sixth box: i. reticular
- Right side, seventh box: j. papillary
Short Answer
1.
a. They are pushed farther from the nutrient supply in the dermis as new cells are produced below.
b. They undergo keratinization, a process where they fill with the protein keratin and lose their organelles, leading to cell death.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of skin labeling worksheet.