Where are the nail plate cells formed?
A. The Lunula
B. The Matrix
C. The nail grooves
D. The Tip of the Nail
Answer (2)
Nail plate cells are formed in the matrix located at the base of the nail. The matrix produces keratinocytes, which harden and become the nail plate as they grow. The lunula indicates the active growth area of the nail but is not the site of cell formation. ;
Nail plate cells are formed in the matrix , which is located at the base of the nail. The matrix creates keratinocytes that harden to form the nail plate. The lunula indicates active growth but is not where the cells are formed.
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