HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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Question
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The bottom, deeper, layer of skin, it is the thicker of the two layers and has many fibers made of collagen in it (makes the skin strong and flexible) and also contains many other structures like nerves, blood vessels, hair follicles, muscle fibers, oil glands & sweat glands.
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Dermis
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Epidermis
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -While the epidermis is the thinnest layer of skin, the dermis is the thickest layer of skin. The dermis contains collagen and elastin, which help make it so thick and supportive of your skin’s overall structure.
Detailed explanation-2: -The epidermis is composed of keratinized, stratified squamous epithelium. It is made of four or five layers of epithelial cells, depending on its location in the body. It does not have any blood vessels within it (i.e., it is avascular).
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