HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
Question
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fibroblast
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merkel cell
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melanocyte
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keratinocyte
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Keratinocytes are cells that make up over 90% of the epidermis or the outer layer of the skin. They produce an secrete a protein called “keratin” which is also called an intermediate filament protein, that holds the skin cells and layers together.
Detailed explanation-3: -The epidermis consists mainly of stacks of keratin-producing epithelial cells called keratinocytes. These cells make up at least 90 percent of the epidermis.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.