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No. They are found in the lowest layer of the epidermis (stratum basale)
No. They are found in the lowest layer of the epidermis (stratum basale).
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoNo. They are found in the lowest layer of the epidermis (stratum basale)
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∙ 9y agoNo. They are found in the lowest layer of the epidermis (stratum basale).
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∙ 9y agoNo, melanin is a pigment produced by melanocytes in the stratum basale.
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Do the the stratum corneum and stratum lucidum contain dead cells?
Yes, the stratum corneum and stratum lucidum contain cells that are without a nucleus, and are dead.
The stratum corneum contains large amounts of?
Keratinocytes of the stratum corneum contain large amounts of keratin protein.
Does stratum germinativum contain keratin?
No. The cells of stratum corneum contain keratinthat prevents water evaporation
The Stratum Corneum sits deep to the Stratum Basale?
The stratum corneum is superficial to the stratum basale. The stratum basale is deep to the stratum corneum.
Where is the Stratum corneum of the skin?
The stratum corneum is a part of the layer of skin called the epidermis.
Which of the epidermis is most superficial?
The Stratum Corneum is the most superficial layer of the Skin.
Does the stratum corneum consist of layers of cornified dead cells?
Yes, the stratum corneum consists of layers of cornified dead cells. They are strong, full of keratin, and contain no nucleus.
What is the primary protein of the stratum corneum?
Keratin is the primary protein of the stratum corneum.
What makes up the stratum corneum?
Keratin is the protein predominant in the stratum corneum.
What skin layer accounts for most of the epidermis?
stratum corneum
Is there more keratin in the dermis or the stratum corneum?
Yes, the stratum corneum is notable for its keratin content.
What is the epidermal layer containing the oldest cells?
The stratum Basale contains the most cells of the epidermis. Through the process of enucleation and apoptosis, the number of cells decrease as you move up the strata (layers).
