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KEROTINOCYTES: produce a fibrous protein called KERATIN.

Hair is made of dead keratinized skin cells.

Nails are made of tightly compressed keratinizedcells.

Contains proteins that keep the skin waterproof.

Keratin imparts permeability to the skin and the ability to withstand mechanical stress

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Which layer of skin is composed of dead keratinized cells?

The upper layer of skin i.e. Epidermis is composed of dead Keratinized epithelium cells.


Which epidermal layer is the karatinized?

The stratum cornium has keratinized cells.


Is the root of the nail from which keratinized cells grow.?

This is called the nail matrix.


What is difference between keratinized and non keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?

Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium is found in areas subject to high mechanical stress and is waterproof due to the presence of keratin, while non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium is found in areas that require flexibility and moisture retention, such as the oral cavity and esophagus. Keratinized epithelium has multiple layers of cells, with only the superficial layers containing keratin, whereas non-keratinized epithelium lacks the layer of keratinized cells.


What is the medical term meaning Abnormal condition of proliferation of keratinized cells?

Keratosiskaratosis


What is the composition of nails?

Nails are made up of layers/plates of keratinized epithelial cells.


How many layer in non keratinized?

Non-keratinized epithelium typically consists of only one layer of cells. These cells are devoid of keratin, making them more flexible and better suited for moist environments such as the lining of the mouth, esophagus, and vagina.


What is the root of the nail from which keratinized cells grow?

The root of the nail is located beneath the skin at the base of the nail, where keratinized cells grow and push out to form the visible nail plate. This area is known as the nail matrix, which is responsible for producing new nail cells.


What are keratinized cells found in the body?

Keratinized cells are found in the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. These cells are filled with the protein keratin, which provides strength and protection to the skin. They help form the skin's barrier against external factors like pathogens and UV radiation.


Where is non keratinised stratified epithelium found?

Yes, the inside of the mouth is lined with non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelial cells. As in most mucous membranes, that is the main tissue type. Parts of the gums, hard palate, and tongue are slightly keratinized, but not nearly as much as the skin outside the mouth is keratinized.


Is animal hair made up of cells?

Most Definitely. At least in humans, the cells are composed of dead, tightly-packed, keratinized cells. Since they're dead, it doesn't hurt to cut them off!


What is formed everywhere on the body except the palms of the hand's soles of the feet and lip's and primarily consists of dead keratinized cells?

The Hair