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Enumerate in a Tabular Form the Different Structures Found in the Epidermis and Dermis of the Human Skin Respectively. - Biology

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Enumerate in a tabular form the different structures found in the epidermis and dermis of the human skin respectively.

Distinguish Between

Solution

Epidermis

Dermis

1. Stratum corneum: 

It is the outermost layer having layers of flattened dead cells made up of horny protein called keratin.

It consists of elastic fibres, blood vessels, nerves, etc.

2. Granular layer: It is very thin middle layer having two or three sublayers of flattened cells.

 

3. Malpighian layer: It is the innermost region of the epidermis. The cells can actively divide to produce new cells.

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Selina Concise Biology [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 13 Skin - "The Jack of all Trades"
Long answer type | Q 1 | Page 134
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