which tissue in the skin functions as a water-proff membrane
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The outer layer of skin, the epidermis, provides waterproofing and serves as a barrier to infection. The middle layer of skin, the dermis, contains blood vessels, nerves, and glands that are important for our skin's function.
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Epidermis
Epidermis. Epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin. It forms the waterproof, protective wrap over the body's surface and is made up of many layers of epithelial cells, as shown in the Figure below.
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