INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM
DERMIS
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Question
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Keratinocytes
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Melanocytes
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Merkel (Tactile) Cells
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Langerhans (Dendritic) cell
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Detailed explanation-1: -Keratinocytes produce keratin, a tough, protective protein that makes up the majority of the structure of the skin, hair, and nails. The squamous cell layer is the thickest layer of the epidermis, and is involved in the transfer of certain substances in and out of the body.
Detailed explanation-2: -In addition, the outer skin, or epidermis contains a strong protein called keratin. Keratin is insoluble in water, making this layer waterproof. The skin itself is also made of many layers of epithelial tissue. This is a type of tissue that is made up of many cells joined very closely together to form a sheet.
Detailed explanation-3: -Cells in the epidermis contain a structural matrix of keratin, which makes this outermost layer of the skin almost waterproof, and along with collagen and elastin gives skin its strength.