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What is the primary function of the dermis in the skin?
What is the primary function of the dermis in the skin?
Which component is NOT found in the dermis?
Which component is NOT found in the dermis?
Which type of fiber is NOT part of the composition of the dermis?
Which type of fiber is NOT part of the composition of the dermis?
What does the papillary dermis primarily do?
What does the papillary dermis primarily do?
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Which sublayer of the dermis contains more fibers and supports the dermis?
Which sublayer of the dermis contains more fibers and supports the dermis?
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Study Notes
Dermis
- The dermis is the thickest layer of skin, located beneath the epidermis.
- It is primarily composed of fibrous, elastic tissue, providing strength and flexibility to the skin.
- The dermis is responsible for nourishing the epidermis through electrolyte and water transfer at the dermoepidermic union.
- Major components include: blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, and sebaceous glands.
- The dermis has two sublayers:
Papillary Dermis
- The superficial layer of the dermis.
- Responsible for nourishing the epidermis.
Reticular Dermis
- Contains a higher concentration of fibers compared to the papillary dermis.
- Provides structural support to the dermis.
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Explore the structure and function of the dermis, the thickest skin layer beneath the epidermis. This quiz covers the major components and sublayers of the dermis, including the papillary and reticular layers, and their roles in skin health and nourishment.
