INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM
INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS
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located between epidermis and dermis
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located between dermis and subcutaneous
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located between subcutaneous and muscle
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The basement membrane zone lies at the interface between the epidermis and the dermis and strongly attaches these layers to each other. It also serves as a support for the avascular epidermis.
Detailed explanation-2: -The epidermis functions in skin as first defense line or barrier against environmental impacts, resting on extracellular matrix (ECM) of the dermis underneath. Both compartments are connected by the basement membrane (BM), composed of a set of distinct glycoproteins and proteoglycans.
Detailed explanation-3: -The dermis is found beneath the basement membrane of the epidermis and is the main structural component of the skin. The dermis consists of a richly vascularized and highly innervated connective tissue that supports the epidermis and the skin appendages (hair follicles, sebaceous glands and sweat glands).