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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Definitions:

Lipids

A broad group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins, etc., primarily used for energy storage and in cell membranes.

Hydrophobic

Describes molecules or surfaces that repel water, inhibiting the ability of water to bond or saturate the material or molecule.

Lipids

Broad class of naturally occurring molecules that includes fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins, and others, which are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.

Autonomic Subdivision

A part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including the heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate, and is divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.