Question
Biology Question on Structural Organisation of Animals and plants
Which of the following layer of epidermis in man provides the main protection of body against water loss and the entry of disease causing organisms ?
A
Stratum lucidium
B
Stratum spinosum
C
Stratum germinativum
D
Stratum corneum
Answer
Stratum corneum
Explanation
Solution
Stratum corneum is the outermost layer of epidermis of man. Its cells are dead, flattened and dry, containing a high proportion of the protein. It provides the main protection of the body against water loss and the entry of disease causing organisms.