GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

DERMIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients is the:
A
papillary layer
B
subcutaneous layer
C
reticular layer
D
basal layer
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Reticular dermis: The reticular layer is the bottom layer of your dermis. It’s thick, and it contains blood vessels, glands, hair follicles, lymphatics, nerves and fat cells. A net-like structure of elastin fibers and collagen fibers surrounds the reticular dermis.

Detailed explanation-2: -The thick bottom layer of the dermis (the inner layer of the skin). The reticular dermis has blood vessels and connective tissue that supports the skin. Hair follicles, oil and sweat glands, and other structures are also found in the reticular dermis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Stratum basale, also called stratum germinativum is the deepest layer of the epidermis located between the stratum spinosum and dermis. This layer receives the highest nourishment from the blood which supports the activity of stem cells and the differentiation of keratinocytes and melanocytes.

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