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outermost layer of skin, made up of two parts- an exterior and interior portion.
Exterior- 25-30 layers of dead skin, flattened cells that are always being shed. |
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| helps protect living cell layers underneath from exposure to bacteria, heat and chemicals |
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| pigment that colors skin and helps protect body cells from damage by solar radiation. |
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| inner, thicker portion of the skin. Contains blood vessles,nerves, nerve endings, hair follicles, sweat glands, and oil glands. |
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| where hair grows out, the narrow cavities in the dermis |
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