Moderate
Cells of the spinous layer are generally_______________?
Correct answer: A. Larger than the basal cells
- A. Larger than the basal cells
- B. Smaller than the basal cells
- C. same size as that of basal cells
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Spinous-layer keratinocytes are generally larger than basal cells because they enlarge as they move away from the proliferative basal layer. Their intercellular desmosomes create the characteristic prickly appearance.
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