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The innermost cells of the
are continuously
dividing through mitosis to form new cells.

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The innermost cells of the epidermis are continuously dividing through mitosis to form new cells. The newly formed cells move up through the epidermis toward the skin surface, while producing a tough, fibrous protein called keratin.
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