Which cells of the skin are filled with a tough,fibrous protein and account for most of the epidermal cells of the skin?
A) Dermatocytes
B) Langerhans cells
C) Keratinocytes
D) Melanocytes

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Keratinocytes are the cells in the epidermis that produce keratin, a tough, fibrous protein that gives the skin its protective properties. Keratinocytes make up the majority of the epidermal cells in the skin.

Which Cells of the Skin Are Filled with a Tough,fibrous