GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What proteins help make up the dermis? Check all that apply.
A
Collagen
B
Albumin
C
Lactin
D
Elastin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Elastin is a protein that your body produces naturally. It provides strength and elasticity to your skin and many other organs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Elastin is an extracellular matrix (ECM) protein responsible for the extensibility and elastic recoil of many vertebrate tissues, such as large arteries, heart valves, pulmonary tissues, skin, and certain ligaments and cartilages (Reichheld et al., 2019).

Detailed explanation-3: -Elastin in Skin Elastic fibers are located in the skin’s dermal layer and make up approximately 2% to 4% of the fat-free dry weight of the dermis in the skin of adults.

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