INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM
INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS
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Question
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The epidermis is composed of what kind of cells?
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Simple squamous epithelial
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Stratified cuboidal epithelial
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Stratified squamous epithelial
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Transitional epithelial
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The epidermis is a cornified stratified squamous epithelium. It consists mainly of keratinocytes which multiply in the basal layer of the epithelium, and then leave this layer toward the outer surface. Along the way they undergo the process of keratinization before its dead.
Detailed explanation-2: -Squamous cells: These are flat cells in the upper (outer) part of the epidermis, which are constantly shed as new ones form. When these cells grow out of control, they can develop into squamous cell skin cancer (also called squamous cell carcinoma).
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