NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the Epidermis made of?
A
dead skin cells
B
living skin cells
C
meat
D
fat
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 epidermis contains different types of cells, including: Keratinocytes: Keratinocytes produce the protein keratin, which is the main component of the epidermis. Melanocytes: Melanocytes make your skin pigment, known as melanin. Langerhans cells: Langerhans cells prevent things from getting into your skin.

Detailed explanation-3: -The outer layer of your skin contains cells that are dead. In fact, the outermost 25 to 30 cell layers of your skin consist of dead cells that do nothing beyond providing a physical barrier that keeps water in and chemicals out.

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