histo question - danyest

[ArchivalUser]

The intercellular spaces in the stratum spinosum of the epidermis contain lipid-containing sheets that are impermeable to water. this material is released from

a) keratohyalin granules
b) Langerhans cells
c) membrane -coating granules
d) sebaceous glands
e) melanosomes

[ArchivalUser]

Ans E

[ArchivalUser]

A. I think

[ArchivalUser]

Sorry guys, the correct ans is C, membrane-coating granules are present in keratinocytes in the stratum spinosum and stratum granulosum. The contents of these granules are released into the intercelllular spaces to help waterproof the skin.