What is melanin and what is its role in the epidermis

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Go to SCI: Skin Cancer Investigation and enter the site. Begin with the Healthy Skin section and read about the three layers of the skin by clicking on the image of the skin on the right. Next answer these questions:

1. What are the types of cells in the epidermis and how are they related to each other?

2. What is melanin and what is its role in the epidermis?

3. What is keratin and what does it do?

4. What are the two primary features of the dermis?

5. Describe the subcutaneous tissue.

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