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(A) The outer layer of the skin,known as the epidermis,consists of keratinised stratified squamous epithelium. This tissue contains the protein kerati

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It is exposed and thus subjected to wear and tear.

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(A) The outer layer of the skin,known as the epidermis,consists of keratinised stratified squamous epithelium. This tissue contains the protein keratin,which makes the skin tough and waterproof. Because the skin is the outermost layer of the body,it is constantly exposed to the external environment,making it susceptible to mechanical stress,friction,and abrasion. Therefore,the keratinised nature of the epithelium provides protection against such wear and tear.

Column-$I$ (Terms)	Column-$II$ (Features)
$A$. Exocrine gland	$I$. They help to stop substances from leaking across a tissue
$B$. Endocrine gland	$II$. Hormones are secreted directly into the fluid bathing the gland
$C$. Tight junctions	$III$. They perform cementing to keep neighbouring cells together
$D$. Adhering junctions	$IV$. Secretes mucus,saliva,earwax,oil,milk,digestive enzymes and other cell products

The outer layer of the skin is made up of keratinised epithelium. This is because:

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