MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The epidermis is the thin outer layer of the skin. It consists of 2 primary types of cells: Keratinocytes. Keratinocytes comprise about 90% of the epidermis and are responsible for its structure and barrier functions.

Detailed explanation-2: -The epidermis is the most superficial layer of the skin and provides the first barrier of protection from the invasion of substances into the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis and is composed of dead scale-like cells that become progressively flattened and joined together.