Question

16 multiple choice 1 point which type of skin cancer arises from keratinocytes and can metastasize? squamous cell carcinoma psoriasis basal cell carcinoma melanoma

Explanation:

Squamous cell carcinoma arises from keratinocytes (squamous cells in the epidermis) and has metastatic potential. Psoriasis is not cancer. Basal cell carcinoma originates from basal cells and rarely metastasizes. Melanoma arises from melanocytes, not keratinocytes.

Answer:

A. Squamous cell carcinoma