The cells in all of the layers except the stratum basale are called keratinocytes. A keratinocyte is a cell that manufactures and stores the protein keratin. Keratin is an intracellular fibrous protein that gives hair, nails, and skin their hardness and water-resistant properties.
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Sun, Dec 17, 2023, 1:49 PM Dear Winter 2024 Bio 40A Students, I hope this note finds you well in the midst of the winter holiday season! ...
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Digestive System Histology GI Tract Learning Objectives Describe the histological characteristics of the layers comprising each segment of...
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