GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The reticular layer is the deep layer, forming a thick layer of dense connective tissue that constitutes the bulk of the dermis. The dermis houses blood vessels, nerve endings, hair follicles, and glands.

Detailed explanation-2: -The dermis is thicker than the epidermis and is a dense, irregular fibroelastic connective tissue composed of extracellular matrix (ECM). The dermis is composed mostly of interwoven type I collagen with some type III collagen that provides the skin with its mechanical, tensile strength.

Detailed explanation-3: -Due to high portions of collagenous fibers, dense irregular connective tissue provides strength, making the skin resistant to tearing by stretching forces from different directions. Dense irregular connective tissue also makes up submucosa of the digestive tract, lymph nodes, and some types of fascia.