GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which layer of the epidermis is also called the basal layer?
A
stratum germinativum
B
stratum lucidum
C
stratum corneum
D
stratum spinosum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stratum basale, also known as stratum germinativum, is the deepest layer, separated from the dermis by the basement membrane (basal lamina) and attached to the basement membrane by hemidesmosomes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stratum granulosum and stratum lucidum The granule cell layer (stratum granulosum) is the next layer (3-5 layers of cells). As the cells move up into this layer, they start to lose their nuclei and cytoplasmic organelles, and turn into the keratinised squames of the next layer.

Detailed explanation-3: -The stratum basale, also called the stratum germinativum, is the basal (base) layer of the epidermis. It is the layer that’s closest to the blood supply lying underneath the epidermis. This layer is one of the most important layers of our skin.

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