alleryStart learning →A basal cell is what kind of cell?
AA storage cell
BA stromal cell
CA stem cell
DA stellate cell
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. A stem cell
1. It is the precursor of the keratinocytes.
2. It divides constantly to replace them.
3. A basal cell is a cuboidal-shaped stem cell that is a precursor of the keratinocytes.
4. So the answer is a stem cell.
_Source: OpenStax 'Anatomy and Physiology 2e', Ch 5 'The Integumentary System'_
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