Photo Credit: Robert B. Tallitsch
Figure 5-2 The Strata of the Epidermis in Thick Skin
Use Figure 5-2 to answer the following questions:
-The lowest level of cells of the strata, marked E, consists of
A) keratin protein.
B) collagen fibers.
C) dead cells.
D) carotene-producing cells.
E) mitotically active epithelial cells.

Question

Photo Credit: Robert B. Tallitsch
Figure 5-2 The Strata of the Epidermis in Thick Skin
Use Figure 5-2 to answer the following questions:
-The lowest level of cells of the strata, marked E, consists of
A) keratin protein. 
B) collagen fibers. 
C) dead cells. 
D) carotene-producing cells. 
E) mitotically active epithelial cells.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The lowest level of cells of the strata, marked E, consists of mitotically active epithelial cells, which are responsible for producing new cells that will eventually migrate to the surface of the skin.