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Outermost layer of skin is known as

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Important Questions on The Skin

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How is the outer surface of the skin made waterproof? 
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The dermis is originated from which layer of the early embryo? (Mesoderm/Ectoderm)
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Dermis
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Stratum corneum is made up of dead cells having keratin.
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Which protein is found in the layer of dermis?
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Name the outermost layer of epidermis.
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Which one pair of two conditions includes both as abnormal conditions of skin pigmentation? 
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Why Afro-Americans have dark-coloured skin, while Europeans have light-coloured skin?
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What is "Rete pegs"?
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What is the other name of Malpighian layer?
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Name the three sub-layers of the epidermis from outer to inner.
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The pigment melanin which imparts colouration to the skin is found in the malpighian layer.
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Name the pigment which provides colour to human skin.
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The dermis is very thick on palms and soles.
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Epidermis-

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The substance keratohyalin is found in 
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What happens when you get a sunburn?
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Which one of the following is a keratinised tissue?
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Which layer of epidermis divides repeatedly and gives rise to new cells?
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The malpighian layer is hard and resistant to bacterial invasion.