GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -November 2020) Keratinocytes are the primary type of cell found in the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. In humans, they constitute 90% of epidermal skin cells. Basal cells in the basal layer (stratum basale) of the skin are sometimes referred to as basal keratinocytes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The epidermis is largely composed of keratinocytes, which form a barrier against the external environment and play a role in wound repair. Melanocytes are another common cell type found in the skin. Melanocytes are the pigmented cells of the skin and are found in the basal layer of the epidermis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Non keratinocyte cells are: Langerhans cells, Merkel cells, melanocytes. Cells in gingival connective tissue: Fibroblast, Mast cells, Inflammatory cells. The principal cell type of gingival epithelium –is the keratinocyte.