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Epidermis? |
A relatively thin surface layer of stratified epithelial tissue composed of 5 layers of cells Innermost- the germinative layer (stratum germinativum) Outermost- the cornified layer (stratum corneum) |
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Dermis? |
A thicker lower layer composed of collagen and elastin fibres (areolar connective tissue) |
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What structures does dermis contain? |
Hair follicles, sweat glands, blood vessels, and sensory nerve endings |
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Adipose tissue layer (sub-cutaneous layer) ? |
A lower layer of fat-storing cells (adipose tissue) functioning in energy storage and thermal insulation |
