Which of the Following Would Not Provide Protection to the Epidermis

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not provide protection to the epidermis?

• A)keratinized epithelium
• B)simple squamous epithelium
• C)stratified squamous epithelium
• D)layers of dead squamous cells

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