The Origin and Conservation of Epidermal Specificities

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EVEN the most cursory survey of the cutaneous system and its near relatives, which include the cornea and certain mucous membranes, such as those of the buccal and nasal cavities, and the vagina, reveals that they are far from being of uniform constitution. Indeed, they display an astounding functional and morphologic diversity.1 2 3 There is certainly a general basic pattern of morphology or design, as exemplified by the stratified superficial epidermis that covers most of the body. This has a relatively flat outer surface and a more irregular surface of union with the underlying dermis. However, close scrutiny has revealed that . . .

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