Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073403717
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 6 - Section 6.1 - Figure 6.6 - Variations in Skin Pigmentation - Page 184: 1

Answer

Fig 6.. Keratinocytes

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Keratinocytes constitute most of the cells of the epidermis. They are protective because of the tough resistant protein keratin that they contain.. They perform multiple functions including protection against microbes, chemicals and UV radiation.
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