Which of the following statements regarding the epidermis is FALSE?
A)It is composed of stratified squamous epithelium.
B)The deepest layer is the basal layer.
C)As skin cells die,they become filled with a hard protein called keratin.
D)Melanocytes produce the protein keratin.

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Melanocytes produce the pigment melanin, not the protein keratin. The production of keratin occurs in cells called keratinocytes, which make up the majority of the epidermis.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Epidermis Is FALSE