Stratum germinatum is_______________?

Correct answer: C. Stratum basale and parabasal spinous cells

  • A. Stratum basale
  • B. Stratum granulosum
  • C. Stratum basale and parabasal spinous cells
  • D. Stratum spinosum

Explanation

Stratum germinativum includes the basal layer together with the deepest parabasal spinous cells, which continuously generate new epithelial cells. It is therefore broader than stratum basale alone.

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