Which of the Following Is Not True of the Dermal-Epidermal

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of the dermal-epidermal junction?

• A) It is important in blocking bacteria from passing through the skin.
• B) It is composed chiefly of basement membrane.
• C) Its function is to "glue" the two layers of skin together.
• D) All of the above are true.

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