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Skin is a stratified and keratinised epithelium covering the body. There are regional differences in its thickness and structure. The sections imaged here are of plantar skin (ie: the sole of the foot). Note that it is thick, without hair follicles, and has sweat glands.

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low-power view of
section through
plantar skin

medium-power view of
epidermal-dermal junction
(coiled sweat duct upper right)

high power view
of outer epidermis

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