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label the photomicrograph of thin skin. labels ① drop zones reset all sebaceous gland hair dermis hair follicle duct of sebaceous gland epidermis
The outermost layer of the skin visible in the photomicrograph is the epidermis. Below it is the dermis. Hair follicles are structures that house hair roots. Hairs protrude from the skin surface. Sebaceous glands are associated with hair follicles and secrete sebum, with their ducts connecting to the follicles.
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Starting from the top - most visible layer and moving downwards and identifying other structures:
- Epidermis - The outermost layer.
- Dermis - Below the epidermis.
- Hair - The visible strand protruding.
- Hair follicle - The structure embedding the hair root.
- Sebaceous gland - Associated with the hair follicle.
- Duct of sebaceous gland - Connects the gland to the follicle.