Epidermis Crossword!

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  1. 4. cells that are full of keratin and provide the skin with a protective barrier
  2. 7. the bottom-most stratum of the epidermis
  3. 9. the special stratum which is present only on the palms and bottoms of the feet
  4. 11. the stratum with spiny-looking cells
  5. 12. cells that help determine immune responses
  6. 15. the stratum that forms a waterproof barrier
  7. 16. general type of tissue that makes up the epidermis
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  1. 1. cells that respond to light touch stimuli
  2. 2. the top-most stratum of the epidermis
  3. 3. melanocytes produce _______
  4. 5. the number of layers (strata) of the epidermis
  5. 6. most of the cells that make up the epidermis are ____
  6. 8. the skin layer from which the epidermis receives its blood supply and nutrients
  7. 10. skin tough
  8. 13. the top-most (most superficial) layer of the skin
  9. 14. the main protein of the epidermis that makes