Dermis

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The second layer of skin that contains blood vessels, nerves, sweat glands, and hair follicles

Real World Example

Imagine trying to organize a large, bustling kitchen during a busy dinner service. Much like this kitchen, the dermis is a complex hub where essential activities occur, including circulation, sensation, temperature regulation, and growth functions. Just as the kitchen has chefs (blood vessels) delivering ingredients, waiters (nerves) communicating orders, ovens (sweat glands) regulating heat, and pantry shelves (hair follicles) storing supplies, the dermis manages and supports the skin's vital operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Practice Version

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