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Also Known As corium • cutis

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Depth of burn as classified by degree
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Inspect a cross-section of dermis and epidermis and see papillae, blood and lymph vessels, muscles, and nerves
How do moisturizers keep skin hydrated?
Examine how a subcutaneous fat layer supplies nutrients to dense connective tissue and epithelial cells
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