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    Human skin has two distinct layers. What are they called?

    Question #95783. Asked by armindasantana. (May 18 08 5:25 AM)


    BRY2K

    		I believe that the human skin is composed of three primary layers: the epidermis, which provides waterproofing and serves as a barrier to infection; the dermis, which serves as a location for the appendages of skin; and the hypodermis (subcutaneous adipose layer).

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin#Skin_layers

    May 18 08, 5:27 AM
    zbeckabee

    		The two layers are dermis and epidermis. Hypodermis (subcutaneous layer -- is not considered part of skin) is composed mostly of fibrous loose irregular connective tissues and adipose cells (calorie storing, insulation & cushioning).

    http://facstaff.gpc.edu/~cmcallis/1405/CFM1405Ch4Skin.htm

    May 18 08, 9:11 PM

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