Human skin has distinctive regions ________ . ( nephron and malpighian, epidermis and dermis, median and inner sole and palm )

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The skin has three layers:
Epidermis - It is the outermost layer of skin that provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone.
Dermis - It lies beneath the epidermis and contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands.
Hypodermis - It's the deeper subcutaneous tissue that is made of fat and connective tissue.

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