INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM
DERMIS
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Question
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The oldest cells of the epidermis will be found here
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Stratum Corneum
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Stratum Basale
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Stratum Spinosum
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Stratum Granulosum
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The oldest epidermal cells in the epidermis are found in the stratum basale.
Detailed explanation-2: -It is composed primarily of keratinocytes (95%), with the remainder being Langerhans cells, melanocytes, and Merkel cells. Keratinocytes arise from the stratum basale and undergo progressive differentiation whilst migrating toward the stratum corneum (Benson et al., 2019).
Detailed explanation-3: -Stratum basale-is the deepest epidermal layer. It is firmly attached to the underlying dermis. Mostly it is a single row of cells representing the youngest keratinocytes.
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