MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

INTEGUMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the top layer of your skin called?
A
Epidermis
B
Dermis
C
Hypodermis
D
Hyperdermis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Epidermis. The epidermis is the most superficial layer of the skin and provides the first barrier of protection from the invasion of substances into the body. The epidermis is subdivided into five layers or strata: stratum basale.

Detailed explanation-2: -Papillary dermis: The papillary layer is the top layer of your dermis. It’s much thinner than the reticular dermis. It consists of collagen fibers, fibroblast cells, fat cells, blood vessels (capillary loops), nerve fibers, touch receptors (Meissner corpuscles) and cells that fight bacteria (phagocytes).

Detailed explanation-3: -Stratum corneum. This layer is the first line of defense against the environment. Stratum lucidum. Stratum granulosum. Stratum spinosum. Stratum basale. Papillary Layer. Reticular Layer.

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