The Layer of the Epidermis That Contains Abundant Desmosomes Is

question 83

Multiple Choice

The layer of the epidermis that contains abundant desmosomes is the

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

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Definitions:

Glial Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems that provide support and protection for neurons.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty insulation that may surround the axon of a neuron.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and controlling responses.

Pluripotent

The ability of a cell to develop into several different types of cells in the body, characteristic of stem cells.