As cells are pushed from the deeper portion of the epidermis toward the surface,
A) they divide.
B) they die.
C) their nutrient supply increases.
D) they enter the dermis.
E) they produce daughter cells.

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As cells are pushed from the deeper portion of the epidermis towards the surface, they undergo a process called keratinization, which involves the production of the protein keratin and the eventual death of the cell. This layer of dead skin cells on the surface helps to protect the body from external stresses such as UV radiation and infection.

As Cells Are Pushed from the Deeper Portion of the Epidermis