Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
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Dermis layer is composed of all the structural components such as elastin fibers and collagen. This layer is under the epidermis and provides structural integrity to the cell.
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