
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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The _________ consists of many layers of dead squamous cells surrounded by lipids.
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dermis
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stratum corneum
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hypodermis
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stratum basale
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