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why might it be beneficial to have dead skin cells on the outermost layer of the epidermis?

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The outermost layer of the skin interacts with the outside environment. by eliminating dead skin cells to the outermost layer of the epidermis, the inactive cells act as protection against loss of vital fluids and limit asorbtion of fluids to the underlying layers of skin.

It is beneficial to have dead skin cells on the outermost layer of the epidermis because

  • The dead cells provide the protection from water loss that allows vertebrate to dwell on land.
  • The special cells called melanocytes inside epidermis produce brown pigment which helps to protect from ultraviolet light.

What is epidermis?

  • It is the outermost layer of the skin on the body.
  • It protect body from harm, keeps it hydrated.
  • Produce new skin cells.
  • Contain melanin which determine the color of the skin.

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