Epidermal cells are sloughed off from the ________.

A. basal layer
B. clear layer
C. horny layer
D. dermal layer


Answer: C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A) trypsin. B) amylase. C) nuclease. D) chymotrypsin. E) insulin.

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