As cells are pushed from deeper layers of the epidermis toward the surface they
A)continue to divide.
B)become dermal cells.
C)receive a better nutrient supply.
D)start to die.
E)All of the answers are correct.

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As cells are pushed from deeper layers of the epidermis toward the surface, they start to die due to lack of blood supply and exposure to environmental factors like UV radiation. The outermost layer of the epidermis is made up of dead skin cells that have shed or exfoliated. The other options are incorrect as cells do not continue to divide or become dermal cells, and there is no significant improvement in nutrient supply as they move towards the surface.

As Cells Are Pushed from Deeper Layers of the Epidermis