EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
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Question
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The layer of the skin where nerve cells, muscle fibers, sweat and oil glands, and hair follicles are found.
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epidermis
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hypodermis
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dermis
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The dermis is composed of three major types of cells: fibroblasts, macrophages, and mast cells.
Detailed explanation-3: -Makes oil: Oil glands in the dermis help keep the skin soft and smooth. Oil also prevents your skin from absorbing too much water when you swim or get caught in a rainstorm. Produces sweat: Sweat glands in the dermis release sweat through skin pores.
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