MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

INTEGUMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Deepest layer of the integument that is made of elastic connective tissue and adipose tissue.
A
epidermis
B
dermis
C
hypodermis
D
hyperdermis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The dermis, found beneath the epidermis, contains connective tissue, hair follicles, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and sweat glands. The deeper subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) is made of fat and connective tissue.

Detailed explanation-2: -The dermis is a connective tissue layer sandwiched between the epidermis and subcutaneous tissue. The dermis is a fibrous structure composed of collagen, elastic tissue, and other extracellular components that includes vasculature, nerve endings, hair follicles, and glands.

Detailed explanation-3: -Subcutaneous layer – lies under the skin, rather than being part of it and is composed of areolar connective tissue and adipose tissue.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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