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Where are blood vessels housed that nourish the epidermis?

Dermal papillae

Which of the following cells is associated with the dermis?


Fibroblast, melanocyte, dendritic cell, keratinocyte

Fibroblast

Eccrine glands produce...

Sweat containing mostly water

Name the 2 subdivisions of the ventral body cavity

Thoracic cavity and abdominopelic cavity

Name the subdivisions of the thoracic cavity

Mediastinum and pleural cavities