HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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The stratum corneum is the deepest layer of the epidermis and is the layer exposed to the outside environment, it has a layer of oil to make this payer a protective, waterproof layer.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The layers of the epidermis include the stratum basale (the deepest portion of the epidermis), stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, and stratum corneum (the most superficial portion of the epidermis).
Detailed explanation-2: -The stratum corneum is sometimes described as a brick wall. The corneocytes that make up the cell envelope are layers, like bricks, mortared together by lipids, that create the outer water barrier. If everything is working properly in the stratum corneum, the skin layer will help defend you against: dehydration.
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