Consider the following elements being in the inner layer of the Epidermis in human skin.  I. Basal Cells  II. Melanocytes  III. Elastic Fibres  Which among the above is/are present in the inner layer of epidermis in human skin?

Consider the following elements being in the inner layer of the Epidermis in human skin.  I. Basal Cells  II. Melanocytes  III. Elastic Fibres  Which among the above is/are present in the inner layer of epidermis in human skin? Correct Answer Both I and II 

  • The epidermis is the outermost layer in the human skin and it is mainly responsible to protect it from outside damages. 
  • The basal cells and Melanocytes are present in the innermost layer of the epidermis. 
  • Melanocytes are responsible for the production of the pigment Melanin, while basal cells are responsible for producing new skin cells.
  • Elastic Fibres are present in the dermis layer of the human skin. 

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