Question

matching question
match the letter with the epidermal strata.
instructions
a
b
c
d
e
stratum lucidum
stratum spinosum
stratum granulosum
stratum basale
stratum corneum

Explanation:

The epidermis has five main strata: stratum corneum (outer - most, thick layer of dead cells), stratum lucidum (clear layer, only in thick skin), stratum granulosum (granular layer with keratohyalin granules), stratum spinosum (prickly layer with desmosomes), and stratum basale (basal layer with stem cells). By comparing the location and characteristics shown in the diagram with the known features of each stratum, we can make the matches.

Answer:

A. stratum corneum
B. stratum lucidum
C. stratum granulosum
D. stratum spinosum
E. stratum basale