Question

multiple choice question
actively mitotic cells are found in which layer of the epidermis?
stratum basale
stratum granulosum
stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
stratum spinosum

Explanation:

The stratum basale is the deepest layer of the epidermis and contains actively mitotic cells. These cells divide to produce new keratinocytes that will move up through the other layers of the epidermis as they mature. The other layers (stratum granulosum, stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum spinosum) have cells that are more differentiated and less actively dividing compared to the stratum basale.

Answer:

Stratum basale