Calluses or corns are the result of accelerated multiplication by ___________.
A) melanocytes
B) keratinocytes
C) fibroblasts
D) tactile cells
E) red blood cells

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Calluses and corns are thickened areas of skin that result from repeated friction, pressure or irritation over time. This continuous irritation causes an accelerated multiplication of keratinocytes, which are the cells that produce keratin, a fibrous protein that helps protect the skin from damage. As the keratinocytes multiply, they form a thick, hardened layer of skin that is referred to as a callus or corn.

Calluses or Corns Are the Result of Accelerated Multiplication by ___________