Which of the Following Describes Exfoliation and Desquamation

Question

Which of the following describes exfoliation and desquamation?
A) The sloughing off by the stratum corneum of dead cells
B) The elimination of heat as part of the thermoregulatory mechanism
C) The conservation of heat as part of the thermoregulatory mechanism
D) Tanning as a protective mechanism from ultraviolet radiation

Accepted Answer

Exfoliation and desquamation both refer to the shedding or sloughing off of dead skin cells by the outermost layer of skin, the stratum corneum. This is a natural process of skin renewal and helps to maintain healthy skin.