Match the following:
-Cell remnants of the stratum corneum.
A)Keratinocytes
B)Keratin
C)Cornified keratinocytes
D)Dendritic cells
E)Merkel disc

Question

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Cornified keratinocytes are the cell remnants of the stratum corneum.

Answer: B 
 Keratin is the tough protein that makes up the majority of the stratum corneum.

Answer: E 
 Merkel discs are sensory receptors that are found within the stratum basale of the epidermis and are involved in the sensation of touch.

The other choices, A and D, are not cell remnants of the stratum corneum, but rather types of cells found within the epidermis. Keratinocytes are the most abundant cells in the epidermis and produce keratin. Dendritic cells are immune cells found in the epidermis that help to protect against foreign substances.

Match the Following: -Cell Remnants of the Stratum Corneum