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Epidermis
Anatomy
thumb|Epidermis compared to dermis
The parts of the epidermis are:
Stratum basale
Stratum spinosum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum lucidum
Stratum corneum
Function
The epidermis prevents microbes from entering the body. The epidermis is also waterproof, preventing the ingress of liquids which would otherwise wreck havoc on the chemistry body. After all, how would you wash your hands if they were not waterproof?