GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Cancer of the bottom layer of the epidermis is called
A
Malignant melanoma
B
Basal cell carcinoma
C
Impetigo
D
Squamous cell carcinoma
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The bottom layer of the epidermis is the basal cell layer. With basal cancer, cells in this layer are the ones that become cancerous. Most basal cell cancers occur on skin that is regularly exposed to sunlight or other ultraviolet radiation. This type of skin cancer is most common in people over age 50.

Detailed explanation-2: -Basal cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer that most often develops on areas of skin exposed to the sun, such as the face. On brown and Black skin, basal cell carcinoma often looks like a bump that’s brown or glossy black and has a rolled border.

Detailed explanation-3: -A rodent ulcer is an uncommon and outdated name for basal cell carcinoma (BCC), a type of skin cancer. This common skin cancer has several types and causes small bumps or open sores on the skin. The most common cause is UV radiation from the sun. In most cases, BCCs can be removed, and you’ll fully recover.

Detailed explanation-4: -Basal cell carcinoma begins in the basal cell layer of the skin. Squamous cell carcinoma begins in the squamous layer of the skin. Melanoma begins in the melanocytes, which are the cells that make melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. Squamous cells: Thin, flat cells that form the top layer of the epidermis.

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