HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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Question
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Tiny openings at the skin’s surface are called
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epidermis
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pores
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dermis
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oil gland
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Pores are tiny holes in the skin that allow sweat to escape.
Detailed explanation-2: -The dermis is the inner layer that includes the following: Sweat glands – produce sweat that travels via sweat ducts to openings in the epidermis called pores. They play a role in temperature regulation. Hair follicles – are pits in which hairs grow. Hairs also play a role in temperature regulation.
Detailed explanation-3: -The epidermis is thicker than you might expect and has five sublayers. Your epidermis is constantly shedding dead skin cells from the top layer and replacing them with new healthy cells that grow in lower layers. It is also home to your pores, which allow oil and sweat to escape.
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