GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

DERMIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
deepest layer; attached to the underlying dermis:
A
stratum spinosum
B
stratum basale
C
stratum lucidum
D
stratum granulosum
E
stratum corneum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stratum basale, also known as stratum germinativum, is the deepest layer, separated from the dermis by the basement membrane (basal lamina) and attached to the basement membrane by hemidesmosomes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The layers of the epidermis include the stratum basale (the deepest portion of the epidermis), stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, and stratum corneum (the most superficial portion of the epidermis).

Detailed explanation-3: -The basal layer is the innermost layer of the epidermis, and contains small round cells called basal cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hypodermis: The hypodermis lies between the dermis and underlying organs. It is commonly referred to as subcutaneous tissue and is composed of loose areolar tissue and adipose tissue.

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