Cells of the stratum spinosum have many interlocking desmosomes that will remain between the cells as they migrate to the stratum corneum. These cell junctions serve the body by _________ .
A) allowing secretions like sweat or sebum to pass through
B) stopping water loss and preventing dehydration
C) preventing mechanical stress or trauma from damaging the epidermis
D) preventing ultraviolet light from penetrating the deeper layers of the epidermis

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Desmosomes between cells in the stratum spinosum serve to maintain the structural integrity of the epidermis and prevent mechanical stress or trauma from damaging it.

Cells of the Stratum Spinosum Have Many Interlocking Desmosomes That