EPIDERMIS, DERMIS AND HYPODERMIS (FUNCTION AND LOCATION) Flashcards
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EPIDERMIS
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Function: protects the body, it produces new cells and contains melanin.
Location: the outermost layer of the skin.
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DERMIS
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Function: protects the body from the outside world, it supports the epidermis and produces sweat.
Location: in between the epidermis and the hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue).
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HYPODERMIS
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Function: stores energy, connects the dermis layer to muscle to bone.
Location: below the epidermis and the dermis.