Function/Purpose of Skin + Epidermis v Dermis

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functions of the skin

protection from

1. mechanical damage

2. chemical damage

3. bacterial damage

4. UV radiation

5. Thermal (heat/cold) damage

6. Desiccation (drying out)

aids in homeostasis - body heat loss or heat retention

aids in excretion of urea and uric acid

(perspiration)

synthesizes vitamin D

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epidermis

outer layer of skin

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dermis

second layer of skin

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epidermis has ___ layers

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dermis has ___ layers

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Papillary layer

superficial layer of dermis

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Reticular layer

deep layer of dermis

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dermal papillae

projections on the papillary layer that indent the epidermis

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pain/touch receptors

papillary layer

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blood vessels

reticular layer

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Sweat (sudoriferous) gland

reticular layer

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oil (sebaceous) gland

reticular layer

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deep pressure receptors

reticular layer

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phagocytes

reticular layer