Which Statement Regarding the Epidermis Is INCORRECT

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding the epidermis is INCORRECT?

• A) It has an outermost keratinized layer that is tough, airtight, and fairly waterproof.
• B) It contains melanocytes, keratinocytes, Langerhans cells, Granstein cells, and transient T lymphocytes.
• C) It has a richly vascularized inner layer.
• D) It contains Merkel cells.

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