Epidermal Cells are Sloughed Off from the ________

Question

Epidermal cells are sloughed off from the ________.
A)Basal layer
B)Clear layer
C)Horny layer
D)Dermal layer

Accepted Answer

The epidermis is made up of several layers of cells, including the basal layer, clear layer, and horny layer. However, it is the cells in the horny layer (also known as the stratum corneum) that are typically sloughed off as part of the natural shedding process of the skin. Therefore, the correct answer is C, the horny layer.