PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The deepest layer of the epidermis, the basal cell layer, is also known as the:
A
stratum germinativum
B
stratum corneum
C
stratum spinosum
D
keratin dermis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stratum basale, also known as stratum germinativum, is the deepest layer, separated from the dermis by the basement membrane (basal lamina) and attached to the basement membrane by hemidesmosomes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The stratum germinatum (SG) provides the germinal cells necessary for the regeneration of the layers of the epidermis. These germinal cells are separated from the dermis by a thin layer of basement membrane.

Detailed explanation-3: -Skin that has four layers of cells is referred to as “thin skin.” From deep to superficial, these layers are the stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, and stratum corneum.

Detailed explanation-4: -Stratum germinativum is an example of columnar epithelium. The innermost layer called stratum germinativum has columnar cells resting upon a common basement membrane. It is the deepest layer of the five layers of the epidermis and also the outer covering of skin in mammals.

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