optic disc, the small blind spot on the surface of the retina, located about 3 mm to the nasal side of the macula. It is the point where the fibers of the retina leave the eye and become part of the optic nerve.
Adult stem cells are found in many organs and tissues, including the skin. In fact, human skin is the largest repository of adult stem cells in the body. Skin stem cells reside in the basal layer of the epidermis where they remain dormant until they are activated by tissue injury or disease. 1.
The cells producing the pigment responsible for skin color are called what? Melanocytes Cells of the skin's epidermis that participate in the immune response to microbes are called what? Langerhans cells The only layer of the epidermis that contains stem cells capable of continued cell division is what? Stratum Basale The clear layer of the epidermis that is only found in the thick skin located in areas such as the fingertips, palms and soles is called what? Stratum Lucidum What are the pigments that contribute to the color of an individual's skin?