As cells are pushed from the deeper portion of the epidermis toward the surface,
A) they divide.
B) they die.
C) their nutrient supply increases.
D) they enter the dermis.
E) all of the above

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As cells are pushed from the deeper portion of the epidermis toward the surface, they undergo a programmed cell death known as apoptosis. This allows for the formation of a tough, protective layer of skin at the surface called the stratum corneum. The other options are not accurate statements about this process.

As Cells Are Pushed from the Deeper Portion of the Epidermis