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Layers of skin
Three layers of skin and what they contain
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Epidermis | The outer thin layer of skin composed of epithelial tissue. Stratum corneum, Basal layer: Melanocytes |
| Melanocyte | specialized skin cell that produces the protective skin-darkening pigment melanin |
| Dermis (Corium) | Nerves, Vessels, glands, hair follicles |
| Subcutneous (hypodermis) | Connctive tissue (mostly lipocytes) nerves, blood vessels |