The stratum basale
A) is easily shed when you rub your hands together.
B) has a mixture of living and dead cells-mostly dead.
C) contains many blood vessels that nourish the epidermis.
D) contains cells that undergo mitosis to form new epidermal cells.
E) contains cells that undergo meiosis to form new epidermal cells.

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The stratum basale is the deepest layer of the epidermis, where cells undergo mitosis to produce new epidermal cells, contributing to the regeneration of the skin surface.

The Stratum Basale