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epidermis
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composed of stratified squamous epithelium
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dermis
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contains connective tissue consisting of collagenous and elastic fibers, epithelial tissue, smooth muscle tissue, nervous tissue, and blood.
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subcutaneous layer
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adipose tissue that binds skin to underlying organs.
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stratum basale
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part of epidermis that is at the bottom and supplied with dermal blood vessels.
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keratinization
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hardening of older cells.
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stratum corneum
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tightly packed dead cells that form in outermost epidermis
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melanin
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dark pigment that provides skin color and absorbs UV rays.
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