Secretions occur from the sebaceous glands in this tissue, and exposing this tissue to ultraviolet radiation can cause melanoma.
Surgeons operating on this type of tissue often follow its Langer's lines while making incisions in order to speed healing. Receptors known as Merkel cells are found in the stratum basale of this tissue, and individuals with vitiligo have an (*) unnaturally colored form of this tissue. Desquamation describes the shedding of keratinocytes from this tissue. Secretions occur from the sebaceous glands in this tissue, and exposing this tissue to ultraviolet radiation can cause melanoma. For 10 points, name this tissue that comprises the largest organ in the body and whose diseases are treated by dermatologists.
Surgeons operating on this type of tissue often follow its Langer's lines while making incisions in order to speed healing.
skin (accept epidermis; accept dermis)