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Question
which layer of skin has the most abundant keratinocytes?
answers: a - e
a hypodermis
b subcutaneous
c dermis
d papillary
e epidermis
Brief Explanations
Keratinocytes are the most abundant cells in the epidermis. The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, and keratinocytes produce keratin, which helps protect the body. The hypodermis (A) and subcutaneous (B) are not layers of the skin itself but rather connective tissue. The dermis (C) has fewer keratinocytes compared to the epidermis. The papillary (D) is a layer within the dermis.
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E. Epidermis