14 Questions
What gives the dermis its strength and elasticity?
Collagen and elastic fibers
What is dermatitis primarily associated with?
Papillary layer
What provides flexibility to the skin?
Elastic fibers
Where do the arteries supplying the skin lie?
Deep within the subcutaneous layer
What is the water content of the skin collectively known as?
Skin turgor
What gives the dermis its resilience?
Water content
What is the reticular layer of the dermis composed of?
Dense irregular connective tissue, collagen, and elastic fibers
What is the superficial layer of the dermis called?
Papillary layer
What type of tissue primarily makes up the papillary layer?
Areolar tissue
What gives the dermis its flexibility?
Elastic fibers
What is an inflammation of the skin that primarily involves the papillary layer called?
Dermatitis
Where do the arteries supplying the skin lie?
Deep within the subcutaneous layer
What gives the dermis its strength and resistance to stretching?
Collagen fibers
What is the water content of the skin collectively known as?
Skin turgor
Test your knowledge of the dermis with this quiz on its two major layers, the papillary layer and the reticular layer. Learn about the composition of the papillary layer and its role in skin inflammation.
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