The nurse answers a client's questions regarding the integumentary system. The client asks about the epidermis layer of the skin. Based on this information, how would the nurse best describe stratum basale or stratum germinativum?
1 . Relatively waterproof
2 . Provides a barrier against light, heat, bacteria, and other foreign substances
3 . Innermost layer of the epidermis
4 . Plays a role in germinating new cells
A) 1, 2
B) 1, 4
C) 2, 3
D) 3, 4
D
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The innermost layer of the epidermis is composed of living cells and is called the basal layer, stratum basale, or stratum germinativum, indicating its role in germinating new cells. The outer layer of the epidermis, the stratum corneum or horny layer, is relatively waterproof and provides a barrier against light, heat, bacteria, and other foreign substances.
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