EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
INTEGUMENT
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Question
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the epidermis?
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Contains blood vessels
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Avascular
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Composed primarily of adipose tissue
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Composed of connective tissue
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -It is made of a single layer of cells, and the cells are closely packed to each other without any intercellular spaces. The epidermis is covered by a layer known as the cuticle. The cuticle is made of a waxy substance called cutin that is secreted by the epidermal cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -Epidermis. The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, the layer of skin which is visible. The epidermis is also the thinnest of the three skin layers. It is an avascular skin layer, so it does not contain blood vessels.
Detailed explanation-3: -The epidermis is avascular, which means it contains no blood vessels. It is the dermis, which lies below the epidermis, that contains blood vessels.
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