For questions 2–6, match the layer of the epidermis with the correctdescription or function:a. stratum basale d. stratum lucidumb. stratum corneum e. stratum spinosumc. stratum granulosum2. Production of keratin fibers; formation of lamellar bodies; limitedamount of cell division3. Sloughing occurs; 25 or more layers of dead squamous cells4. Production of cells; melanocytes produce and contribute melanin;hemidesmosomes present5. Production of keratohyalin granules; lamellar bodies release lipids;cells die6. Dispersion of keratohyalin around keratin fibers; layer appears transparent; cells dead

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