Select from the following to complete the sentences.

-A hard protein material found in epidermis, hair, and nails is _____.
A)basal layer
B)collagen
C)cuticle
D)dermis
E)keratin
F)adipocyte
G)lunula
H)melanin
I)sebum
J)stratum corneum

Question

Select from the following to complete the sentences.

-A hard protein material found in epidermis, hair, and nails is _____.
A)basal layer
B)collagen
C)cuticle
D)dermis
E)keratin
F)adipocyte
G)lunula
H)melanin
I)sebum
J)stratum corneum

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Keratin is a hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails.

Answer: J
 The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis and consists of dead cells filled with keratin.

Answer: H
 Melanin is the pigment that gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes.

Answer: C
 The cuticle is the outermost layer of the hair and is made up of overlapping cells that provide some protection to the hair shaft.

Select from the Following to Complete the Sentences