What component of the human epidermis functions to make the skin's surface extremely tough and resistant to bacterial enzymes? Group of answer choices keratin hypodermis proteases dermis

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What component of the human epidermis functions to make the skin's surface extremely tough and resistant to bacterial enzymes?
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hypodermis
proteases
dermis
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