Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

by Marieb, Elaine N.; Hoehn, Katja N.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 1292216239

ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 4 - Skin and Body Membranes - Review Questions - Page 158: 18

Answer

Basal Cell Carcinoma.

Work Step by Step

The epidermis has 4 layers. The youngest among them is stratum basale. It consists of a single row of continually dividing cells, and the cancer originating from them is called basal cell carcinoma.

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