HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
Question
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The thickest layer of the Integumentary system is called the what?
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The Dermis
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The Hypodermis
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The Epidermis
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The Hyperdermis
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Dermis. The dermis is located beneath the epidermis and is the thickest of the three layers of the skin (1.5 to 4 mm thick), making up approximately 90 percent of the thickness of the skin. The main functions of the dermis are to regulate temperature and to supply the epidermis with nutrient-saturated blood.
Detailed explanation-2: -The epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, provides a waterproof barrier and contributes to skin tone. The dermis, found beneath the epidermis, contains connective tissue, hair follicles, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and sweat glands.
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