GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

DERMIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which layer of the dermis contains pain and touch receptors and epidermal ridges?
A
papillary
B
reticular
C
collagen
D
adipose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Papillary dermis: The papillary layer is the top layer of your dermis. It’s much thinner than the reticular dermis. It consists of collagen fibers, fibroblast cells, fat cells, blood vessels (capillary loops), nerve fibers, touch receptors (Meissner corpuscles) and cells that fight bacteria (phagocytes).

Detailed explanation-2: -Yes, there are pain receptors in the papillary layer. They are just one type of touch or physical sensation receptors found in this layer of the dermis. Other sensors detect heat, cold, and pressure.

Detailed explanation-3: -The dermis is held together by a protein called collagen. This layer gives skin flexibility and strength. The dermis also contains pain and touch receptors.

Detailed explanation-4: -The thin top layer of the dermis (the inner layer of the skin). The papillary dermis has connective tissue and blood vessels that give nutrients to the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin) and that help control the temperature of the skin.

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