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ZOO 101 The Skin Objective Question
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What do corneocytes and keratinocytes have in common?
Options
A They are both living cells.
B They both produce melanin.
C Corneocytes are derived from keratinocytes.
Correct Answer
D They are both found in the dermis.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Corneocytes are the final, flattened, dead form of keratinocytes that make up the outer skin layer.

Hint

Think of keratinocytes as the 'parent' cell that becomes a corneocyte.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: The Skin
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 307 of 2214
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