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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Which skin layer is continually regenerated?
Options
A Dermis
B Hypodermis
C Epidermis
Correct Answer
D Stratum corneum
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The epidermis is continually regenerated. Keratinocytes in the stratum basale divide and move upward, eventually becoming the stratum corneum and being shed. This cycle takes about 4-6 weeks.

Hint

This outer layer is constantly being replaced.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1547 of 2214
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