Epidermis and dermis are also called

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	cutis
B	subcutis
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Cutis is the combined term for the epidermis and the dermis, the two outer layers of the skin. The subcutis is the layer below the cutis. Sweat pores are contained in the cutis, along with other organs, while hair follicles are contained in the subcutis, along with sweat glands and nerves.

Detailed explanation-2: -The epidermis (or epithelium) is separated from the underlying dermis or connective tissue by heating at 60° for 30 sec, laid flat on a petri dish surface, and peeled away with fine forceps.

Detailed explanation-3: -The layers of the epidermis include the stratum basale (the deepest portion of the epidermis), stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, and stratum corneum (the most superficial portion of the epidermis).

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