HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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Question
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the outer layer of the skin is called
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dermis
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subcutaneous layer
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epidermis
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organ
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The epidermis is the thin outer layer of the skin. It consists of 2 primary types of cells: Keratinocytes. Keratinocytes comprise about 90% of the epidermis and are responsible for its structure and barrier functions.
Detailed explanation-2: -Skin is composed of two layers, the epidermis, the outer layer, which is derived from ectoderm, and the dermis, derived from mesoderm.
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