NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the layer of skin visible to the eye?
A
Dermis
B
Epidermis
C
Hypodermis
D
Cutaneous
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The stratum lucidum is a thin, transparent layer of keratinocytes that are becoming less round and have a flatter shape. The top layer of the epidermis. This is the layer of the epidermis that you see.

Detailed explanation-2: -Skin is composed of two layers, the epidermis, the outer layer, which is derived from ectoderm, and the dermis, derived from mesoderm.

Detailed explanation-3: -The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, and protects the body from the environment. The thickness of the epidermis varies in different types of skin; it is only .05 mm thick on the eyelids, and is 1.5 mm thick on the palms and the soles of the feet.

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