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In adult humans, the dermis (lower layer of skin) is a nonregenerative tissue. When injured, it does not regenerate spontaneously, but closes with contraction and scar formation. (Figure by MIT OCW.)
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Two cross-section diagrams of skin, showing injury and scarred healing.
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In adult humans, the dermis (lower layer of skin) is a nonregenerative tissue. When injured, it does not regenerate spontaneously, but closes with contraction and scar formation. (Figure by MIT OpenCourseWare.)
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