Non-keratinized Integumenta  Note the dermal papillae with red blood cells in the capillaries.
The epidermis of nonkeratinized skin appears uniform throughout. The strata are not pronounced except for the layer next to the basement membrane that appear darker. The top layer is still alive with cells flaking off as they die.` Click on the green square to see the capillaries and basement membrane cells. BACK to Integument |
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