Fingernails are comprised of
A) epithelial and collagen fibers produced in the dermis.
B) thin, dead scaly cells.
C) collagen deposited by the lunula and the matrix.
D) proteins secreted by the nail groove from the matrix.

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Fingernails are made up of thin, dead scaly cells, which are a type of epithelial cell. This structure is what gives nails their hardness and protective quality.

Fingernails Are Comprised of