The Superficial Cells of the __________ are Sloughed Off and Continually

Question

The superficial cells of the __________ are sloughed off and continually replaced.
A)stratum corneum
B)stratum basale
C)basement membrane
D)stratum granulosum

Accepted Answer

The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis and is composed of dead, flattened cells that are continuously shed and replaced by new cells from underlying layers.