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Stratified squamous, keratinized epithelium

Stratified squamous, keratinized epithelium forms the outer layer of the skin, an area of the body that is subjected to a great deal of abrasion.  Therefore, its outer protective layer, composed of dead cells containing keratin, is quite thick.  400x

Stratified squamous, keratinized epithelium <p>Stratified squamous, keratinized epithelium forms the outer layer of the skin, an area of the body that is subjected to a great deal of abrasion.  Therefore, its outer protective layer, composed of dead cells containing keratin, is quite thick.  400x</p>

Stratified squamous, keratinized epithelium

Stratified squamous, keratinized epithelium forms the outer layer of the skin, an area of the body that is subjected to a great deal of abrasion.  Therefore, its outer protective layer, composed of dead cells containing keratin, is quite thick.  400x
- Living cells <p>Stratified squamous, keratinized epithelium forms the outer layer of the skin, an area of the body that is subjected to a great deal of abrasion.  Therefore, its outer protective layer, composed of dead cells containing keratin, is quite thick.  400x</p>

- Living cells

Stratified squamous, keratinized epithelium forms the outer layer of the skin, an area of the body that is subjected to a great deal of abrasion.  Therefore, its outer protective layer, composed of dead cells containing keratin, is quite thick.  400x
- Dead cells <p>Stratified squamous, keratinized epithelium forms the outer layer of the skin, an area of the body that is subjected to a great deal of abrasion.  Therefore, its outer protective layer, composed of dead cells containing keratin, is quite thick.  400x</p>

- Dead cells

Stratified squamous, keratinized epithelium forms the outer layer of the skin, an area of the body that is subjected to a great deal of abrasion.  Therefore, its outer protective layer, composed of dead cells containing keratin, is quite thick.  400x
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