Cutaneous Carcinomas Develop from What Type of Skin Cell

Question

Cutaneous carcinomas develop from what type of skin cell?
A) Melanocytes
B) Nonpigmented epidermal cells
C) Pigmented dermal cells
D) Dermal fibroblasts

Accepted Answer

Cutaneous carcinomas, also known as non-melanoma skin cancers, primarily develop from nonpigmented epidermal cells, which include keratinocytes found in the outer layer of the skin. These cells are responsible for the majority of skin cancers, distinguishing them from melanomas, which arise from melanocytes.