Keratinization Select one: a. occurs in the dermis. b. results in the formation of new epidermal cells. c. produces a layer of cells that resist abrasion. d. determines skin color. e. does not affect permeability characteristics of the epidermis.
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Keratinization is the process by which keratin, a tough, fibrous protein, accumulates in epidermal cells as they move from the deeper layers of the epidermis to the surface. This process results in the cells becoming more resistant to physical and chemical damage. Show more…
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