The protective dead layer of cells of the outer epidermis is called the ____.

Stratum corneum

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Stratum granulosum

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Stratum spinosum

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Stratum malpighi

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Solution

The correct option is A Stratum corneum
Stratum corneum is the only layer of skin we see with our eyes. It is made up of dead skin cells filled with a tough protein called keratin. It serves as a hard protective layer against environmental trauma, such as abrasions, light, heat, chemicals, and microorganisms.

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