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Hair Follicles

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Function: Produces hair that helps in protection and insulation. Location: Embedded within the dermis.

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Melanocytes

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Function: Produce melanin to protect against UV radiation. Location: In the basal layer of the epidermis.

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Hypodermis (Subcutaneous fat layer)

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Function: Insulates the body and cushions internal organs. Location: Below the dermis.

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Dermis

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Function: Contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands. Location: Beneath the epidermis.

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Nerve Endings

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Function: Sense touch, temperature, pain, and pressure. Location: Throughout the dermis and epidermis.

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Merkel Cells

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Function: Sensory receptors for touch. Location: In the basal layer of the epidermis.

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Epidermis

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Function: Protects underlying tissues and provides a waterproof barrier. Location: Outermost layer of the skin.

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Sweat Glands

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Function: Helps to cool the body and excretes waste products. Location: Found throughout the dermis.

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Langerhans' Cells

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Function: Play a role in immune response by presenting antigens. Location: In the epidermis.

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Meissner's Corpuscles

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Function: Sensory receptors that respond to light touch. Location: In the dermal papillae, just below the epidermis.

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Keratinocytes

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Function: Produce keratin to provide strength and waterproofing. Location: In all layers of the epidermis.

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Blood Vessels

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Function: Provides nutrients and oxygen to the skin, removes waste products. Location: Throughout the dermis.

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Sebaceous Glands

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Function: Secrete sebum to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair. Location: Associated with hair follicles.

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Lymphatic Vessels

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Function: Help in immune response and maintaining fluid balance. Location: Within the dermis.

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Nails

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Function: Protects the tips of fingers and toes. Location: At the end of each finger and toe.

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