EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
INTEGUMENT
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Question
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The waterproofing protein that fills the cells in the upper layers of the epidermis.
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Keratin
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Melanin
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Tactile cells
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Collagen
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Explanation:
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: -Keratinocytes. Keratinocytes are the predominant cell type of epidermis and originate in the basal layer, produce keratin, and are responsible for the formation of the epidermal water barrier by making and secreting lipids.
Detailed explanation-3: -The epidermis contains different types of cells, including: Keratinocytes: Keratinocytes produce the protein keratin, which is the main component of the epidermis.
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