Question

question 1 which of the following is an effect of epidermal growth factor (egf) on the epidermis? select all that apply accelerating keratin production stimulating the synthesis of melanin stimulating repair of the epidermis after injury stimulating division of cells in stratum basale

Explanation:

Epidermal growth factor (EGF) stimulates cell - division in the stratum basale of the epidermis, accelerates keratin production, and stimulates repair of the epidermis after injury. Melanin synthesis is mainly regulated by other factors like melanocyte - stimulating hormone, not EGF.

Answer:

• Accelerating keratin production
• Stimulating repair of the epidermis after injury
• Stimulating division of cells in stratum basale