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a. vertical lamellae of Schwann cells


b. dermal papilla


c. epidermis

a. lamellated connective tissue


b. fibroblast nuclei


c. dermis


d. hypodermis

a. stratified squamous epithelium


b. dense irregular tissue


c. taste buds

1. found in dermis (hypodermis)


- corpuscles in dermal papillae


2. function in touch perception

1. found in dermis (hypodermis)


-corpuscles can be found in dermis, hypodermis, and deep body locations




2. function in perceiving pressure or vibrations

Pacinian corpuscle whole mount