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Outer layer of skin, protects body from UV radiation, bacteria, and dehydration Epidermis
Second and thickest layer of skin, contains blood vessels, hair follicles, and glands Dermis
Deepest layer of skin, composed of fat and connective tissue, insulates the body, stores energy, and cushions it from impact. Hypodermis
Number of sub-layers of the epidermis 5
Frequency at which the epidermis replaces itself (in days) Every 24-45 days
Epidermis sub-layer that is made up of dead cells that protect the other layers Stratum corneum
Epidermis sub-layer where cells flatten and decompose, also responsible for water-proof skin Stratum granulosum
Epidermis sub-layer that has weirdly shaped cells and contains pre-keratin filaments Stratum spinosum
Epidermis sub-layer that is always dividing and pushing up cells into the next layer Stratum basale
Almost 90% of cells in the epidermis are? Keratinocytes
Produces and stores keratin Keratinocytes
Makes cells tough, scaly, and water-resistant Keratin
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