Differentiate between epidermis and dermis.

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Epidermis: The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, which is composed of cells called keratinocytes – made of a protein called keratin.
Dermis: The dermis is the layer of the skin present beneath the epidermis of the skin. This layer constitutes of fat, fibres, collagen and blood vessels which make the skin flexible and strong.
Epidermis
Dermis
It is the outermost layer of cells that covers the body of an organism.
This layer of lies below epidermis. It consists of nerve endings, blood vessels, sweat glands and hair follicle.
2. It does not contain blood vessels and nerves. 2. It contains blood vessels and nerves.

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Epidermis	Dermis
It is the outermost layer of cells that covers the body of an organism.	This layer of lies below epidermis. It consists of nerve endings, blood vessels, sweat glands and hair follicle.
2. It does not contain blood vessels and nerves.	2. It contains blood vessels and nerves.