Question

Stratum spinosum and stratum basale are together called as ________.

• A. Stratum lucidum
• B. stratum granulosum
• C. Stratum corneum
• D. Stratum malpighii

Answer 1

The correct option is D Stratum malpighii

The Malpighian layer of the skin is generally defined as both the stratum basale and stratum spinosum as a single unit. Although it is occasionally defined as the stratum basale specifically, or the stratum spinosum specifically. It is named after the Marcello Malpighi. Basal cell carcinoma originates from the basal layer of the rete Malpighi of the skin.

So the correct answer is option D.