How Often Does the Replacement of the Epidermis Occur

Question

How often does the replacement of the epidermis occur?
A) only once in a person's lifetime
B) every 4-6 years
C) every 4-6 weeks
D) every 4-6 days

Accepted Answer

The replacement of the epidermis occurs every 4-6 weeks, as new skin cells are constantly being produced in the basal layer of the epidermis and eventually migrate up to the surface to replace old, dead skin cells.