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Why the advantage for melanin granules being located in the deep layer of epidermis and not in the deeper hypodermis?
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Where is the hypodermis located?
it is the third layer of skin after your epidermis and dermis then your hypodermis. the hypodermis generally has more areolar and adipose tissue. this is the layer that tattoos are injected into..
An example of a cutaneous membrane would be?
Another name for Cutaneous Membrane is Integument Membrane.
What is the advantage for melanin granules being located in the deep layer of the epidermis?
The melanin is used to protect the cell's nucleus from the UV radiation from the sun. Since the upper layers of the skin are dead, there either is no nucleus remaining, or there simply is no need to protect the nucleus, therefore melanin granules are needed only in the deeper layers of skin
Are melanocytes located in the dermis?
Epidermis is the top layer of skin and the one you can actually see. The dermis is the layer that lies underneath the epidermis, and it is composed entirely of living cells. The most important function of dermis is respiration. The various glands such as the oil and sweat glands originate in the lower dermis. From here, they rise to the surface of the skin to eliminate waste matter.
What are two layers of the skin called?
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). thats what i think anyway hehe enjoy
Is the dermis located above the epidermis or below the epidermis?
below
True or false the epidermis is located directly below the dermis?
the dermis is located under the epidermis
Where is the testis located?
epidermis
Where the testis located?
epidermis
Where are mesophyll cells located?
Below the upper epidermis and above the lower epidermis.
Are hair follicles located in the epidermis?
no it is located in the dermis
Which skin layer is responsible for shock absorption and located in the hypodermis?
Adipose tissue
