Skin. Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section through human skin. The epidermis consists of an outer layer of dead keratinised cells (black),which act as a protective barrier,and an inner layer of living cells (dark purple). Below this is the dermis,a layer of connective tissue (pink),blood vessels (red circles) and hairs (green). Below this is adipose (fat) tissue (yellow). Magnification: x5 when printed at 10 centimetres wide | |
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