Question

The stratum corneum of the nail root, which extends over the exposed nail, is called the _______________.
a. lunula
b. eponychium
c. cerumen
d. hyponychium

Answer 1

Answer:

Eponychium

Explanation:

The nail has several parts, with the visible part known as the nail body. The underlying epidermal area that the nail body covers is the nail bed. The area where the nail production occurs is the nail root. The eponychium is the layer that arises from the nail root and extends over the exposed nail.