NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIAL TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This membrane is composed of the epidermis (consisting of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium) and the dermis (connective tissue).
A
mucous
B
serous
C
cutaneous
D
synovial
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The skin is composed of two main layers: the epidermis, made of closely packed epithelial cells, and the dermis, made of dense, irregular connective tissue that houses blood vessels, hair follicles, sweat glands, and other structures.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stratum basale (stratum germinativum): contains the stem cells of the epidermis.

Detailed explanation-3: -The reticular layer is the deeper layer, thicker, less cellular, and consists of dense connective tissue/ bundles of collagen fibers. The dermis houses the sweat glands, hair, hair follicles, muscles, sensory neurons, and blood vessels.

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