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Structures that connect bone to bone are called
Dermis
The thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that comprises nerve endings, sweat glands, oil glands, and hair follicles.
Tactile Corpuscle
A type of mechanoreceptor found in the dermal papillae of the skin, sensitive to light touch and texture.
Melanocyte
A cell located in the basal layer of the epidermis that produces melanin, a pigment responsible for skin and hair color.
Keratinocyte
A predominant cell type found in the outermost layer of the skin, responsible for producing keratin, a protein that contributes to skin, hair, and nail strength.