Difference Between Epidermis and Dermis
Parameter of Comparison |
Epidermis |
Dermis |
Cell Layers |
It is the outermost layer of skin. |
It presents beneath of epidermis. |
Types |
It contains three types of layers. |
It contains two types of layers. |
Glands/Cells |
It has cuboidal and diamond shape cells that secret enzymes and glycolipids. |
It does not have secretive cells. |
Blood Vessels |
Epidermis avoids blood vessels. |
It contains blood vessels. |
Nerve Cells |
It does not contain nerve cells. |
Dermis contains nerve cells. |
Plants & Animal Difference |
Epidermis is found in plants as well as animals. |
It is only present in animals. |
Nutrients |
Essential nutrients and oxygen are obtained from the dermis. |
Essential nutrients and oxygen are obtained from blood vessels. |
Difference Between Epidermis and Dermis
Skin is the outermost layer of the body and serves as the first line of defense from invading foreign particles. It secrets acids and salt in liquid form. Epidermis is the outermost layer present on the body and the Dermis is the dense irregular connective tissue present beneath the epidermis. Dermis contains body fluids and vein that leads to blood circulation.