Epidermal cells that produce keratin are known as:

A. subdural cells
B. erythemal cells
C. epithelial cells
D. keratinocytes


d
Rationale: Keratinocytes are epidermal cells that produce keratin. Calcipotrene is used to control psoriasis by inhibiting the proliferation of keratinocytes.

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