The Thickening of the Epidermis in This Photomicrograph Is Due

question 5

Multiple Choice

The thickening of the epidermis in this photomicrograph is due primarily to enlargement of which one of the following epidermal layers?

• A)Dermis
• B)Dermal papillae
• C)Keratin layer (hyperkeratosis)
• D)Rete ridges (acanthosis)

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