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What is the main function of the tiny blood vessels located in the dermis?
What is the main function of the tiny blood vessels located in the dermis?
Which part of the skin contains sensory receptors that detect sensations of touch, pain, pressure, and temperature?
Which part of the skin contains sensory receptors that detect sensations of touch, pain, pressure, and temperature?
What is the function of the nerve endings at the base of each hair follicle?
What is the function of the nerve endings at the base of each hair follicle?
What happens when your skin senses danger?
What happens when your skin senses danger?
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What is the primary role of the tubelike structures called follicles in your skin?
What is the primary role of the tubelike structures called follicles in your skin?
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What is the main function of the epidermis?
What is the main function of the epidermis?
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Which layer of the skin mainly consists of fat and helps in maintaining stable body temperature?
Which layer of the skin mainly consists of fat and helps in maintaining stable body temperature?
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What causes your pores to enlarge when it's hot?
What causes your pores to enlarge when it's hot?
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What is the role of collagen and elastin in the skin?
What is the role of collagen and elastin in the skin?
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Which component of the integumentary system covers the entire body and protects it from UV rays?
Which component of the integumentary system covers the entire body and protects it from UV rays?
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