GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

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The 5 layers of the epidermis is order are:
A
corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, basale
B
lucidum, granulosum, corneum, spinosum, basale
C
basale, corneum, granulosum, spinosum, lucidum
D
granulosum, spinosum, basale, corneum, lucidum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The basal layer is the innermost layer of the epidermis, and contains small round cells called basal cells. The basal cells continually divide, and new cells constantly push older ones up toward the surface of the skin, where they are eventually shed.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are only four layers in the epidermis of thin skin. The stratum lucidum layer is absent.

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