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because those are the keratinocytes that are about the be shed... not really any other reason
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They are too far away from the blood vessels. They end up not getting nutrients due to this and dying.
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What are most cells of the epidermis?
The most abundant cells in the epidermis are keratinocytes.
What do keratinocytes produce?
KERATIN
What are keratinocytes and how do they aid the immune system?
keratinocytes are the most abundant cells of the epidermis. They protect the immune system by not allowing bacteria to enter.
What epidermal cell produces keratin?
Keratinocytes
Which is the most common structural cytoskeletal protein found in Keratinocytes?
microtubules
Why are Keratinocytes dead?
because those are the keratinocytes that are about the be shed... not really any other reason
What are keratinocytes?
Keratinocytes are the epidermal cells of the skin.
In what layer of skin are keratinocytes predominant?
Keratinocytes are predominant in the epidermal layer of the skin.
Which of these does not belong Langerhans cells epidermal dendritic cells keratinocytes immune cells?
Keratinocytes
What does keratinizing do to an epidermal cell?
1. Keratinocytes synthesize and accumulate the protein keratin, which disrupts the Internal organization of the cell, and the cells die. These dry, scale like keratinized cells on the surface of the epidermis are resistant to the dehydration and friction
What are most cells of the epidermis?
The most abundant cells in the epidermis are keratinocytes.
What makes keratin?
keratinocytes
Is atypical keratinocytes cancer?
No
Which term doesnt belong to the group langerhans cells epidermal dendretic cells keratinocytes immune cells?
keratinocytes
Have dead cells why is it an advantage to on the surface of the body?
Why is it an advantage to have dead cells on the surface of the body? Why is it an advantage to have dead cells on the surface of the body?
What is the function keratinocytes?
produce keratin
What is the principal cell of the epidermis?
keratinocytes
