MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

INTEGUMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The two components of the integumentary system are the
A
epidermis and dermis
B
cutaneous membrane and hypodermis.
C
cutaneous membrane and accessory structures.
D
integument and hypodermis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option: The two components of the integumentary system are the C. cutaneous membrane and accessory structure. The integumentary system comprises of the skin and the accessory structures that are present in the skin. There are multiple layers of the skin that together forms the integumentary system.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cutaneous membrane consists of an upper layer called the epidermis and underlying or basement layer called the dermis and connective tissue called the subcutaneous or hypocutaneous.

Detailed explanation-3: -Broadly speaking, the integumentary system is composed of skin and its appendages, subcutaneous tissue, deep fascia, mucocutaneous junctions, and breasts. This article will discuss all of these components in detail together with some clinical notes about them and the integumentary system as a whole.

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