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stratum lucidum

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2nd layer under stratum corneum, clear layer

not present in all animals, but when present, its found in areas of high wear and tear (foot pads)

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stratum corneum

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superficial layer
consists of layers of dead, highly keratinized, flattened cells

also called the HORNY layer

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stratum granulosum

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3rd layer under the stratum lucidum

contains keratin granules

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stratum spinosum

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4th layer under the stratum granulosum

thickest layer in hairless, and high wear and tear areas

also called the PRICKLE or SPINOUS LAYER

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Stratum basale

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5th, deepest layer

continually multiplies to replace cells lost from the surface

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keratinization

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development of the hard, protein constituent of hair, nails, epidermis, horny structures, and tooth enamel.

happens in the stratum spinosum layer

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Desquamation

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process in which cell organells gradually dissolve

happens in the stratum spinosum layer

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cuboidal

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cubelike cells arranged in rows

found in the stratum basale layer