INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM
DERMIS
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Question
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Stratified Squamous Epithelial Tissue
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Adipose Tissue
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Muscle Tissue
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Areolar Connective Tissue
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Dense Connective Tissue
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Detailed explanation-1: -Areolar tissue is the most common type of connective tissue. It contains all three types of fibers (collagen, elastic, and reticular), which are distributed randomly and crisscross in all directions, as shown in Figure 1.
Detailed explanation-2: -Elastin is a naturally occurring, stable protein in the extracellular matrix (ECM) that provides resilience and elasticity to vital organs in the human body. As the main component of elastic fibers, it stores energy. This elastin protein also enables connective tissues to recoil.
Detailed explanation-3: -The connective tissue of the skin is composed mostly of collagen and elastin. Collagen makes up 70-80% of the dry weight of the skin and gives the dermis its mechanical and structural integrity. Elastin is a minor component of the dermis, but it has an important function in providing the elasticity of the skin.