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The Pacinian corpuscles (2, 9) are important sensory receptors for pressure,
vibration, and touch.
FIGURE 12.13 ■ Pacinian corpuscles in the dermis of thick skin (transverse and
longitudinal sections). Stain: hematoxylin and eosin. High magnification.
Summary
Integumentary System
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Skin is the largest organ; skin and its derivatives form the integumentary
system
Consists of the superficial epidermis and deeper dermis
Nonvascular epidermis is covered by keratinized stratified squamous
epithelium
Vascular dermis contains irregular connective tissue, blood vessels, nerves,
and glands
Beneath the dermis is the hypodermis, or subcutaneous, layer of connective
tissue or fascia
DERMIS: PAPILLARY AND RETICULAR
LAYERS
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