Match each layer of the epidermis with its corresponding characteristics.
-layer in which the process of keratinization begins; the cells are filled with keratohyalin
A)Stratum corneum
B)Stratum lucidum
C)Stratum granulosum
D)Stratum spinosum
E)Stratum basale

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The layer in which the process of keratinization begins and the cells are filled with keratohyalin is the stratum granulosum.

Answer: D
 The stratum spinosum is the layer where the cells have spiny projections called desmosomes, which help to provide strength and support to the epidermis.

Answer: E
 The stratum basale is the deepest layer of the epidermis, where new skin cells are generated and the skin's pigmentation is determined.

Answer: B
 The stratum lucidum is a thin, clear layer of the epidermis found only in thick skin, such as the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.

Answer: A
 The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of many layers of dead, flattened skin cells that have been filled with keratin and continuously shed.

Match Each Layer of the Epidermis with Its Corresponding Characteristics