Biology
Enumerate in a tabular form the different structures found in the epidermis and dermis of the human skin.
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The different structures found in the epidermis and dermis of the human skin are:
| Epidermis | Dermis |
|---|---|
| Stratum corneum (cornified layer) — It is the outermost layer of piled up dead cells of protein called keratin. | It is the inner thick layer of connective tissue made of elastic fibers and is tough and flexible. it consists of nerve fibers, blood vessels, sense organs, hair follicles, sweat glands etc. |
| Granular layer — Thin middle layer having 2-3 sublayers of flattened cells. | |
| Malpighian layer (germinative layer) innermost layer of the epidermis where the cells divide actively to generate new cells. |
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