Practical Histology

The Skin
Prof. Magda Assaf
The skin
What are its layers?
1.The epidermis

2. The dermis

3. The subcutaneous fat

 iv.
a. The epidermis is
what type of epithelium?
iii.
..
b. What is the name of
each layer: ii.

i.
ii.
i.
iii.
iv.
 Dendritic cells
Types and location
 Function of the Epidermis

Overall function

Function of each layer

 Dendritic cells within the epidermis
their exact site and function
1. Melanocytes
Site
Function
2. Langerhans cells

Site

Function
3. Merkel cell

Site

Function
The dermis

Papillary dermis

Reticular dermis
 Enumerate dermal constituents
Examine a microscopic slide for structures
within the dermis
 Types of collagen
Basement membrane:
Type IV collagen

Papillary dermis:
Collagen bundles (TYPE III)
thin & loose, less eosinophilic

Reticular dermis:
Collagen bundles (TYPE I)
dense& irregular, eosinophilic
M.Assaf
These 2 structures
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What is this type of epithelium?
Where is it found?
 The skin
1. .. 1

2
2. ..

3. .. 3

4. .. 4 5

5. ..

6. .. 7

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What is the function of:
1. Epidermal basal layer
2. Granular cell layer
3. Horny layer
4. Melanocytes
5. Langerhans cells
This gland is found within the dermis.
Its function is ..
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Arrow head points to
What is the function of each?