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Summary Skin histology- Structure of Epidermis and Dermis (Medical Study Notes)

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These notes provide a clear and concise summary of skin histology for medical students. The document explains the microscopic structure of the skin including the layers of epidermis, dermis, and hypodermics, as well as important skin appendages such as hair follicles, sabaceous glands, and sweat glands. The notes are organized for easy understanding and quick revision, making them useful for histology learning, practical exams, and medical school revision.

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Dr Padmapani Padeniya

,Clinical Conditions……..

, EXAM

• MCQs/SEQs
Regarding the skin
A. Pacinian corpuscles are found in dermal papillae.
B. Production of new keratinocytes occurs in the
Malpighian layer.
C. The melanosomes form the supranuclear cap of
keratinocytes.
D. Langerhans cells increases in chronic
inflammatory skin diseases.
E. Excessive cell division of the stratum basale occurs
in psoriasis.

, OBJECTIVES
The students should be able to:
• list the functions of the skin.
• describe the structure of the thick skin.
• list the differences between thick skin and thin
skin.
• describe the structure of the dermis.
• describe the blood supply and nerve supply of
the skin.
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Barbara Young, Phillip Woodford Wheater\\\'s Functional Histology
Publisher: november 2013 ISBN: 9780702047473 Edition: 1

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