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What is the outermost layer of the epidermis called?
What is the outermost layer of the epidermis called?
Stratum corneum
What is the innermost layer of the epidermis called?
What is the innermost layer of the epidermis called?
Stratum basale
What is the thickest layer of the epidermis called?
What is the thickest layer of the epidermis called?
Stratum spinosum
What is the function of the granules in the stratum granulosum?
What is the function of the granules in the stratum granulosum?
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In which type of skin is the stratum lucidum present?
In which type of skin is the stratum lucidum present?
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Epidermis is composed of several layers, including ______ epithelium.
Epidermis is composed of several layers, including ______ epithelium.
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The cells in the epidermis are tightly bound together by ______.
The cells in the epidermis are tightly bound together by ______.
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The epidermis is tightly bound to the dermis by ______ and ______.
The epidermis is tightly bound to the dermis by ______ and ______.
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Stratum basale is the innermost layer of the epidermis and is ______ active.
Stratum basale is the innermost layer of the epidermis and is ______ active.
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The conversion of 7-dehydro-cholesterol to cholecalciferol (Vit D3) is catalyzed by ______.
The conversion of 7-dehydro-cholesterol to cholecalciferol (Vit D3) is catalyzed by ______.
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The ______ layer of the epidermis is the thickest layer.
The ______ layer of the epidermis is the thickest layer.
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The ______ layer of the epidermis is acellular and consists of squames.
The ______ layer of the epidermis is acellular and consists of squames.
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The ______ layer of the epidermis is present only in thick skin.
The ______ layer of the epidermis is present only in thick skin.
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