Unit 5: Hemoglobin Testing 6 Original: October 1999 Revision: September 2010 Before you learn about how to use the HemoCue machine and take blood from clients, you need to learn about anemia and the causes of anemia.
Skin has three layers: 1  The epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone. 2  The dermis, beneath the epidermis, contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands. 3  The deeper subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) is made of fat and connective tissue.
So here you have it, we have eight layers of skin. Although not a life changing fact, this might get you an âoh, wowâ or a âno wayâ or an ice breaker if you are dating an intellectual. (1) HSE â Skin at work: Work-related skin disease â Skin structure and function. (2016). gov.uk.