Pearson eText Human Anatomy -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Pearson eText Human Anatomy -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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ISBN: 9780135212936
Author: Frederic Martini, Robert Tallitsch
Publisher: PEARSON+
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The skin is made up of various tissues that work together to perform the necessary functions of the skin. The skin with its accessory structure forms the integumentary system. The skin consists of three layers: epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.

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