Dermis

Epidermis

Dermis

Hypodermis

Epidermis

• What it is?
• Functions?

• What it contains?

Dermis

• What it is?
• Functions?

• What it contains?

Hypodermis

• What it is?
• Functions?

• What it contains?

What it contains?

It contains hair follicles, veins, arteries and capillaries.

Functions

• protection and regulation
• gives nutrients to the other layers
• has nerve endings in it (can feel)

What it contains?

It contains hair follicles, veins, arteries, capillaries, nerve endings and sweat glands.

What it is?

It's the thick middle layer of your skin located beneath the epidermis (the outer layer) and above the hypodermis.

Functions

• It prevents water loss and blocks toxins, bacteria, and allergens from entering the body
• Melanocytes produce melanin, protects the body from the ultra violet rays
• It converts sunlight into active Vitamin D, which is essential for bone health

What it is?

The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin. Protects the whole body, from germs and bacteria

What it is?

It's the deepest layer of the skin and it's above the muscles. It's mostly made of fat.

Functions

It storages energies, termic isolation and it supports the skin.

What it contains?

It contains fat, adipocytes and energy.