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skin layers (Dermis (Its the second layer of the skin, The dermis contains…
skin layers
Dermis
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The dermis contains nerve endings, sweat glands and oil (sebaceous) glands, hair follicles, and blood vessels.
made mostly of collagen, with a small but important component of elastin that gives the skin its flexibility and strength
The dermis, the skin's next layer, is a thick layer of fibrous and elastic tissue
that primarily consists of dense irregular connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain.
It is divided into two layers, the superficial area adjacent to the epidermis called the papillary region and a deep thicker area known as the reticular dermis.
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epidermis
the surface epithelium of the skin, overlying the dermis.
The epidermis is mostly made up of flat, scale-like cells called squamous cells
The epidermis is composed of 4 or 5 layers, depending on the region of skin being considered
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2.clear/translucent layer (stratum lucidum, only in palms and soles)
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The epidermis serves as a barrier to protect the body against microbial pathogens, oxidant stress (UV light), and chemical compounds, and provides mechanical resistance to minor injury.
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