Which statement is NOT true of the epidermis?
A)Meiosis takes place in the stratum germinativum.
B)The cells die as they are pushed toward the surface.
C)Langerhans cells bring pathogens to lymph nodes.
D)The epidermis has no capillaries of its own and must rely on those of the dermis.

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Meiosis does not take place in the epidermis but rather in the reproductive organs. The stratum germinativum is responsible for cell division and producing new skin cells.

Which Statement Is NOT True of the Epidermis