EPITHELIUM AND GLANDS
Epithelium and glands - PEER
Epithelium and glands - PEER
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Slide 29: Thick skin (ventral surface of finger)<br />
Epidermis with<br />
keratinized stratified<br />
squamous epithelium<br />
Dermis<br />
Hypodermis<br />
The major function of this type of epithelium (thick skin) is for<br />
protection from mechanical stress, but it also prevents dehydration.