HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
Question
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Cancer of the bottom layer of the epidermis is called
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Malignant melanoma
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Basal cell carcinoma
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Impetigo
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Squamous cell carcinoma
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -These cancers start in the basal cell layer, which is the lower part of the epidermis. These cancers usually develop on sun-exposed areas, especially the face, head, and neck. They tend to grow slowly. It’s very rare for a basal cell cancer to spread to other parts of the body.
Detailed explanation-2: -Basal cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma begins in the basal cells-a type of cell within the skin that produces new skin cells as old ones die off. Basal cell carcinoma often appears as a slightly transparent bump on the skin, though it can take other forms.
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