Which of the following are true regarding nails? Select all that apply.

_____ They are derived from the stratum corneum.
_____ The growth zone is called the nail plate.
_____ Nails are hard due to keratin.
_____ The eponychium is also called the cuticle.


__X__ They are derived from the stratum corneum.
__X__ Nails are hard due to keratin.
__X__ The eponychium is also called the cuticle.

The growth zone is called the nail matrix.

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