Human Anatomy
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Explain why thin skin is also called hairy skin, and why thick skin is also called hairless skin. (Note their locations.)
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Explain why thin skin is also called hairy skin, and why thick skin is also called hairless skin. (Note their locations.)
Dandruff is caused by excessive shedding of cells from the outer layer of skin in the scalp. Thus, dandruff is composed of cells from which epidermal layer?
When sweat evaporates from the surface of the skin, the skin cools down.
Sweat helps the body maintain homeostasis with respect to temperature.
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Human Anatomy
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