HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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hypodermis
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dermis
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epidermis
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None of the above
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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: -Epidermis, the epithelial layer of skin, is primarily protective. This layer, consisting of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium, is tough, relatively impermeable, and self-replacing. These functional qualities are conferred by the epidermis’ principal cell type, the keratinocyte.
Detailed explanation-3: -Epidermis is the outer layer of cells covering an organism, in particular, the surface epithelium of the skin of an animal, overlying the dermis and the outer layer of tissue in a plant, except where it is replaced by periderm.