NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the deepest layer of the skin?
A
epidermis
B
hypodermis
C
dermis
D
lesodermos
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The hypodermis is deep to the dermis and is also called subcutaneous fascia. It is the deepest layer of skin and contains adipose lobules along with some skin appendages like the hair follicles, sensory neurons, and blood vessels.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are three layers of the skin, including the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. The dermis is below the epidermal layer of skin that you see and above the hypodermis.

Detailed explanation-3: -The subcutis is the innermost layer of the skin, and consists of a network of fat and collagen cells. The subcutis is also known as the hypodermis or subcutaneous layer, and functions as both an insulator, conserving the body’s heat, and as a shock-absorber, protecting the inner organs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Stratum corneum. This layer is the first line of defense against the environment. Stratum lucidum. Stratum granulosum. Stratum spinosum. Stratum basale. Papillary Layer. Reticular Layer.

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