Skin

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Skin

The top image displays a preparation of skin. The individual layers can be visualized as well as a sweat gland.
The outermost layer is loose keratin and right below that is a layer of epidermis, staining dark blue.
The lower image shows a sebaceous gland and a hair shaft lined by epithelial cells.