The Tough "Horny" Superficial Layer of the Epidermis Is Known

question 50

Multiple Choice

The tough "horny" superficial layer of the epidermis is known as the

• A) stratum granulosum.
• B) stratum corneum.
• C) stratum germinativum.
• D) stratum lucidum.
• E) stratum spinosum.

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Definitions:

Lymph Nodes

Small, bean-shaped structures that are part of the lymphatic system, serving as filters for harmful substances and a site for immune cell activation.

Lymphoid Cells

Cells that are part of the immune system, including B cells, T cells, and natural killer cells, which play roles in adaptive and innate immunity.

Lymph Filter

A term not commonly used in medical literature but may refer to lymph nodes which filter harmful substances from the lymph fluid.

Lymphatic System

A vital part of the immune system, consisting of organs, ducts, and nodes that transport lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells, throughout the body.