GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

DERMIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which layer of the dermis is 80% of its thickness, contains collagen for strength, and had flexure lines?
A
Papillary
B
Reticular
C
Basale
D
Adipose
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 reticular layer also harbors several cells like melanocytes, adipocytes and mast cells. This thick layer comprises collagen fibers which makes the skin resilient and increases its elasticity. This layer constitutes a major portion of the dermis and is responsible for tension lines or lines of cleavage on the skin.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Reticular Layer The lower, reticular layer, is thicker and made of thick collagen fibers that are arranged in parallel to the surface of the skin. The reticular layer is denser than the papillary dermis, and it strengthens the skin, providing structure and elasticity.

Detailed explanation-4: -What does the dermis (middle layer of skin) do? The dermis makes up 90% of skin’s thickness.

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