Select from the following to complete the sentences.

-A band of epidermis at the base and side of the nail plate is the _____.
A)basal layer
B)collagen
C)cuticle
D)dermis
E)keratin
F)adipocyte
G)lunula
H)melanin
I)sebum
J)stratum corneum

Question

Select from the following to complete the sentences.

-A band of epidermis at the base and side of the nail plate is the _____.
A)basal layer
B)collagen
C)cuticle
D)dermis
E)keratin
F)adipocyte
G)lunula
H)melanin
I)sebum
J)stratum corneum

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cuticle is a thin layer of skin that overlaps the base of the nail plate, protecting the nail matrix from dirt and bacteria.

Answer: G
 The lunula is the white, crescent-shaped area at the base of the nail plate. It is where the nail matrix is visible through the nail plate.

Note: A, D, F, H, I, and J are not related to the nail structure. E is a component of the nail plate, but not the band of epidermis at its base and side. B is a protein found in the skin, but not specifically related to the nail structure.

Select from the Following to Complete the Sentences