| | is therefore the most important protection the body has against the outside world's harmful effects. To protect against pressure and friction, healthy skin is often thicker in certain areas, such as the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. The dermis contains blood vessels and nerves with special receptors that are sensitive, for example, to pressure, touch, pain, hot and cold, making the skin an important sensory organ. The subcutaneous tissue is primarily fatty tissue, along with larger blood vessels and thick nerve fibers. The hair roots are also found in this layer along with the sebaceous glands and sweat glands. When the epidermis is intact, the deeper layers of the skin are protected from chemicals and microorganisms.
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