Layers of epidermis

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Stratum corneum

the outer most layer, compose of death keratinocytes that are always living surfaces. Protects from exterior and prevents water lost.

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Stratium Lucidum

Additional layer of proteccion FOUND IN THICK SKIN= HAND AND FEET

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Stratium granilosum

In this layer keratinocytes die and contribute to the protection=waterproof

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Stratum spinosum

Contains a lot of keratinocytes it contributes to protection also contains Langerhans that respond to immune system.

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Stratum basale: contains basal cells that are not specialized that devide to create more keratinocyte cells. Flexibility and the skin protection contain langerhan (immune system)