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What four cell types make up the epidermis, the protective outer layer of our skin?



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John Smith

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Answered Jan 24, 2017

Keratinocytes, melanocytes, langerhans, and merkel s cells

1) Keratinocytes produce keratin and keep the skin strong, flexible, and waterproof. 2) Melanocytes give skin its color 3) Langerhans cells support the immune system 4) Merkels cells help give us our sense of touch
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