Keratohyaline granules are more evident in_______________?

Correct answer: D. Orthokeratinized

  • A. Keratinised
  • B. Non keratinized
  • C. Parakeratinised
  • D. Orthokeratinized

Explanation

Keratohyaline granules are most prominent in the granular layer of orthokeratinized epithelium, where they contribute to formation of the keratin layer. They are reduced or absent in parakeratinized epithelium.

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