Water Loss Through the Epidermis Could Cause a Serious Threat

question 84

Multiple Choice

Water loss through the epidermis could cause a serious threat to health and well-being. Which of the following protects us against excessive water loss through the skin?

• A) Glycolipids that are secreted by keratinocytes into extracellular spaces.
• B) The dermis is the thickest portion of the skin and water cannot pass through it.
• C) Fat associated with skin prevents water loss.
• D) The size and shape of the cells that make up the stratum spinosum, as well as the thick bundles of intermediate filaments.

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