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The reason that skin cells start to swell after soaking in water is that the cell membranes are
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The reason that skin cells start to swell after soaking in water is that the cell membranes are

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The outer layer of the epidermis, called the stratum corneum, is composed of alternating bands. When hands are soaked in water, the keratin absorbs it and swells.
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