INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM
EPIDERMIS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Avascular
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Keratinocyte
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Melanocyte
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Keratinization
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Stratified Squamous Epithelium
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Detailed explanation-1: -The epidermal cells are:-1-the keratinocytes: compose most of the epidermis. They produce a protein: the keratin that helps waterproof the skin and that protects the skin and the underlying tissues from heat, microbes, abrasion and chemicals.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The protein that reduces water loss at the skin surface is the (b): keratin. Keratin in the skin reduces the loss of water from the skin and internal tissues. Keratin is a type of structural fibrous protein.
Detailed explanation-3: -Keratin helps form hair, nails and your skin’s outer layer, which protect you from the harsh environment. It also contains melanocytes (mel-ann-o-sites), which are responsible for producing melanin, which provides the pigment of your epidermis.