MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

INTEGUMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which layer of the skin contains no nerves and blood vessels?
A
subcutaneous fascia
B
epidermis
C
dermis
D
hypodermis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct answer is ‘epidermis’.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: True. The epidermis does not contain any blood vessels or nerve fibers, it only contains keratinized epithelial cells that are constantly replaced, they do not get many nutrients, and anything they get is through diffusion.

Detailed explanation-3: -The dermis, found beneath the epidermis, contains connective tissue, hair follicles, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and sweat glands.

Detailed explanation-4: -Both the dermis and epidermis have nerve endings. These carry information about temperature, sensation (pleasure or pain) and pressure.

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