The Outermost Layer of the Epidermis is Keratinized and Known

Question

The outermost layer of the epidermis is keratinized and known as stratum ________.
A) basale
B) granulosum
C) corneum
D) spinosum

Accepted Answer

The outermost layer of the epidermis is known as the stratum corneum, which is completely keratinized and composed of dead cells that have flattened and filled with keratin. Stratum basale is the innermost layer of the epidermis, stratum granulosum is the layer between stratum corneum and stratum spinosum, and stratum spinosum is the layer between stratum granulosum and stratum basale.