Trauma to Stratum Basale Would NOT Interfere with the Skin's

Question

Trauma to stratum basale would NOT interfere with the skin's ability to:
A)shed dead cells.
B)grow.
C)produce melanin.
D)produce vitamin D.

Accepted Answer

The stratum basale is responsible for producing new skin cells, including the cells that will eventually migrate to the surface and be shed as dead skin cells. However, shedding dead skin cells is not dependent on the stratum basale alone and involves multiple layers of the epidermis. In contrast, the production of melanin, vitamin D, and the growth of the skin all rely on the functions of the stratum basale, and trauma to this layer could interfere with these processes.