Match each layer of the epidermis with its corresponding characteristics.
-A single layer of columnar cells that undergo mitosis

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The stratum basale is the deepest layer of the epidermis and is formed by a single layer of columnar cells that undergo mitosis.

Answer: D
 The stratum spinosum is the layer immediately above the stratum basale and is characterized by its spiny appearance due to the presence of desmosomes.

Answer: C
 The stratum granulosum is the layer above the stratum spinosum and is characterized by the presence of granules that contain keratin.

Answer: B
 The stratum lucidum is a thin, clear layer that is found only in areas of thick skin such as the palms and soles of the feet.

Answer: A
 The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis and is composed of dead, flattened cells that are filled with keratin.

Match Each Layer of the Epidermis with Its Corresponding Characteristics