MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The epidermis is composed of several layers: The stratum basale or stratum germinativum undergoes constant mitosis to replace the cells exfoliated from the skin’s surface. The stratum basale, which is a row of columnar cells resting on the basal lamina that separates the epidermis from the dermis.

Detailed explanation-2: -In this layer, the most numerous cells of the epidermis, called keratinocytes, arise thanks to mitosis. Keratinocytes produce the most important protein of the epidermis.