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GATE 2024 BM – Question 17

Mammalian Cell Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology · Cell Biology and Tissues · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Order the skin layers from surface inward.

  1. Dermis,subcutaneous fat,viable epidermis,stratum corneum
  2. Dermis,viable epidermis,subcutaneous fat,stratum corneum
  3. Stratum corneum,viable epidermis,dermis,subcutaneous fat
  4. Viable epidermis,stratum corneum,dermis,subcutaneous fat

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Correct answer: (C) Stratum corneum,viable epidermis,dermis,subcutaneous fat

Explanation

The outer stratum corneum consists of keratinized superficial cells. Beneath it lies the viable epidermis, then the connective-tissue dermis, and finally subcutaneous adipose tissue. This matches C.

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