INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM
DERMIS
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Question
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Which one does the dermis NOT contain?
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Blood Capillaries
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Nerve Endings
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Sweat Glands
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Fat Cells
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Hair Follicles
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The bottom layer is the hypodermis. It contains fat cells, or adipose tissue, that insulate the body and help conserve heat. Between the epidermis and hypodermis is the dermis.
Detailed explanation-2: -It is known by anatomists as thick skin, volar skin or hairless skin. It has raised ridges, a thicker and more complex epidermis, increased sensory abilities, and the absence of hair and sebaceous glands.
Detailed explanation-3: -The epidermis is the outermost layer, and the hypodermis, or subcutaneous layer, is the innermost layer. The subcutaneous layer consists mainly of fat. The fat forms a layer that insulates the body from cold and helps absorb shock and damage to the internal organs.
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