Which layer of epidermis is indicated with the arrows and is only found in thick skin? A. Stratum corneum B. Stratum spinosum C. Stratum lucidum D. Stratum Granulosum E. Stratum Basale

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Q: Cells of the arekeratinized and dead.a. papillary layerb. stratum spinosumc. stratum basaled.…

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Q: The cells which are implicated in melanoma (skin cancer) are found in which layer?     A. stratum…

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Q: Which of the following skin cells alert the immune system to pathogens?a. fibroblastsb.…

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Q: Which of the following layers of the skin has projections of melanocytes? O A. Stratum basale O B.…

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Q: During aging of the integumentary system, sweat production increses as a result of improved sweat…

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Q: Which of the following is NOT a component of the epidermis thin skin?   A. Capillaries   B.…

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Q: The outermost layer of the skin is the a. epidermis. b. dermis. c. hypodermis.

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Q: Which of the following statements relating to burns is false?  a. it is tissue damage caused by…

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Q: You develop a callus, which is a thickening of the epidermis, from a pair or ill-fitting shoes.…

A: A callus is an area of thick hard skin on a hand or foot, usually caused by rubbing.

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Q: Label the following: Stratum corneum * Stratum lucidum * Stratum granulosum * Stratum spinosum *…

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Q: For questions 9–11, match the layer of the dermis with the correctdescription or function:a.…

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