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Structures of the Skin
Human skin has three layers: the epidermis, dermis, and hypo-
dermis. The epidermis is the outer layer. The dermis is the inner
layer that contains blood vessels, nerve endings, muscles, hair
follicles, and other structures. The hypodermis is a layer of fat
and connective tissue.
hair follicle
muscle
sweat
gland
fat
(red)
(orange)
(yellow)
sebaceous
gland
Use the diagram to answer the questions.
1. In which layer are sweat glands found? Circle the
correct answer.
dermis epidermis
2. In which layer are hair follicles found? Circle the correct answer.
hypodermis dermis
3. What is the function of the hypodermis?
It helps insulate the body.