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The skin is the largest organ in the body. There are regional variations in the structure and function of skin between different sites in the body, and this is reflected in the microscopic appearance of the skin. The skin at all sites consists of three layers: (a) epidermis, which provides a protective waterproof covering; (b) dermis, which gives structural support and contains skin appendages and (c) subcutaneous fat.
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Walsh, M.Y. (2004). Skin Specimens. In: Allen, D.C., Cameron, R.I. (eds) Histopathology Specimens. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-85233-844-2_37
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