MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

INTEGUMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The vascular layer of the skin is the:
A
Dermis
B
Epidermis
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The dermis is divided into two layers: the papillary dermis and the reticular dermis. The papillary dermis is the superficial layer, lying deep to the epidermis. The papillary dermis is composed of loose connective tissue that is highly vascular.

Detailed explanation-2: -The dermis is a highly vascularized tissue, while the epidermis – – like any other type of epithelial tissue – – is avascular.

Detailed explanation-3: -The inner layer of the two main layers of the skin. The dermis has connective tissue, blood vessels, oil and sweat glands, nerves, hair follicles, and other structures. It is made up of a thin upper layer called the papillary dermis, and a thick lower layer called the reticular dermis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: Yes, the dermis is more vascular than the hypodermis. This is because the dermis has more blood vessels than any other layer of the skin.

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