Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Name the three layers of the skin and their functions.
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Answer 1

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Skin has three layers: The epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, provides a waterproof barrier.
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The dermis, beneath the epidermis, contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, receptor cells and sweat glands.
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The deeper subcutaneous tissue called hypodermis is made of fat and connective tissue.
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