Basal stem cells are stimulated to divide and replace the stratum basale cells that migrate into the site of a wound. What is the name of the hormone that stimulates these cells to divide?
A) calcitriol
B) insulin
C) melanin
D) epidermal growth factor (EGF)
E) carotene

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Epidermal growth factor (EGF) is the hormone that stimulates basal stem cells to divide and replace cells in the stratum basale, aiding in wound healing.

Basal Stem Cells Are Stimulated to Divide and Replace the Stratum