Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781119329398
Author: Gerard J Tortora, Bryan Derrickson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
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Chapter 5, Problem 2CP
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The occurrence of process of keratinization.

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New cells develop and old cells die regularly in the body. These old cells are pushed upward and form the harder outer surface. This process is termed as keratinization.

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