the skin follicle of mammals: distinct cell types with unique functions. concept mammals, skin

skin follicle mammals distinct cell types unique functions epidermis dermis hair sebaceous gland sweat keratinocytes melanocytes langerhans cells merkel stem differentiation proliferation immune response barrier function growth cycle apocrine glands eccrine adipocytes fibroblasts collagen production elastin synthesis wound healing inflammation regulation pigmentation control sensory perception thermoregulation aigenerated