NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The top layer of the epidermis is made of:
A
flat, dead cells
B
melanin
C
collagen
D
healthy, living cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis, and is made up of 10 to 30 thin layers of continually shedding, dead keratinocytes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The layer of the epidermis that is composed of dead cells is the stratum corneum, which is the outermost layer of the epidermis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Squamous cells: Thin, flat cells that form the top layer of the epidermis. Basal cells: Round cells under the squamous cells. Melanocytes: Cells that make melanin and are found in the lower part of the epidermis.

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