Basal Stem Cells Are Stimulated to Divide and Replace the Stratum

question 33

Multiple Choice

Basal stem cells are stimulated to divide and replace the stratum basale cells that migrate into the site of a wound. What is the name of the hormone that stimulates these cells to divide?

• A) calcitriol
• B) insulin
• C) melanin
• D) epidermal growth factor (EGF)
• E) carotene

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