GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
About how long does it take your body to grow a complete new layer of skin?
A
14 days
B
45 days
C
27 days
D
90 days
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In fact, your skin will regenerate itself approximately every 27 days. Proper skin care is essential to maintaining the health and vitality of this protective organ.

Detailed explanation-2: -New skin cells are generated on the inside of the skin as old skin cells on the outside die and shed. In this way, your skin is constantly renewing itself from the inside. Contained within the layers of the skin cells are: Network of blood vessels that nourish the skin cells, the structures that grow like hair.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Basal Cell Layer. The basal layer is the innermost layer of the epidermis, and contains small round cells called basal cells. The Squamous Cell Layer. The Stratum Granulosum & the Stratum Lucidum. The Stratum Corneum. The Papillary Layer. The Reticular Layer.

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