PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following lists the stratum of the epidermis from superficial to deep?
A
corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, basale
B
basale, spinosum, granulosum, lucidum, corneum
C
granulosum, lucidum, corneum, basale, spinosum
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The stratum corneum is the most superficial layer of the epidermis and is the layer exposed to the outside environment (see [link]). The increased keratinization (also called cornification) of the cells in this layer gives it its name. There are usually 15 to 30 layers of cells in the stratum corneum.

Detailed explanation-3: -The layers of the skin from deep to superficial are the stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, and stratum corneum. This is the order from deep to superficial, with the stratum basal being the deepest layer and the stratum corneum being the most superficial.

Detailed explanation-4: -stratum basale. stratum spinosum. stratum granulosum. stratum lucidum. stratum corneum.

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