What Is Cornification

question 50

Multiple Choice

What is cornification?

• A) The process of epidermal cells filling with keratin and moving to the surface of the epidermis to form a durable waterproof layer
• B) The process of skin pigmentation
• C) The process of receptors allowing for fine touch
• D) The process of the immune system being alerted by the presence of pathogens

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Definitions:

Fluid Matrix

Refers to the liquid component of various tissues and substances, where other parts are suspended or dissolved.

Blood

A type of bodily fluid in humans and other animals that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away from those same cells.

Cardiac Muscle

A specialized form of muscle found in the heart, characterized by its ability to contract involuntarily and rhythmically.

Heart

A muscular organ in most animals, including humans, which pumps blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contractions.