MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

INTEGUMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Elastin and collagen can be found in which of the following layers of the dermis?
A
Capillary
B
Papillary
C
Retinal
D
Reticular
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Reticular dermis: The reticular layer is the bottom layer of your dermis. It’s thick, and it contains blood vessels, glands, hair follicles, lymphatics, nerves and fat cells. A net-like structure of elastin fibers and collagen fibers surrounds the reticular dermis.

Detailed explanation-2: -The reticular dermis has blood vessels and connective tissue that supports the skin. Hair follicles, oil and sweat glands, and other structures are also found in the reticular dermis.

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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