Epidermal Skin Stem Cells Reside Within the Basal Layer of the Epidermis

question 5

Multiple Choice

Epidermal skin stem cells reside within the basal layer of the epidermis, just above the basement membrane and the dermis. What is the stem-cell niche for these particular stem cells?

• A) The basement membrane
• B) Neighbouring epidermal cells
• C) Sebaceous glands
• D) Sweat glands

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