Home › Previous year questions › GATE 2026 BM › Question 52GATE 2026 BM – Question 52 Mammalian Cell Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology · Cell Biology and Tissues · 2 marks · Multiple select
Which cells primarily occur in healthy human epidermis?
Keratinocytes Melanocytes Oxyntic cells Goblet cells Practise this question in The GATE Grind →
Show answer and explanation Correct answer: (A) Keratinocytes; (B) Melanocytes
Explanation Keratinocytes form the major cellular component of the epidermis, while melanocytes in its basal layer synthesize pigment. Oxyntic/parietal cells are gastric acid-secretory cells, and goblet cells are mucosal mucus-secretory cells, not normal epidermal residents. Select A,B.
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