What are the two main layers of the skin?

The two main layers of the skin are the epidermis (outer layer) and the dermis (inner layer).

Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for producing new skin cells?

The stratum germinativum (basal layer) is responsible for producing new skin cells through mitosis.

What is the technical term for the outermost layer of the epidermis?

The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis, composed of dead, flattened keratinized cells.

What is the primary function of sebaceous glands in the skin?

Sebaceous glands produce sebum, an oily substance that lubricates and waterproofs the skin and hair.

What term describes the process by which dead skin cells shed from the surface of the skin?

Desquamation is the natural shedding of dead skin cells from the skin's surface.

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