PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What layer of skin connects to muscle and bone?
A
callus
B
epidermis
C
dermis
D
hypodermis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Connection: The hypodermis connects your dermis layer to your muscles and bones.

Detailed explanation-2: -Blood vessels, fibrous bands that hold the skin to the deep fascia, collagen, and elastin fibers that connect the subcutaneous tissue to the dermis are also part of the hypodermis. The subcutaneous tissue connects the dermis with the nervous system.

Detailed explanation-3: -The dermis exists between the epidermis and the hypodermis. 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-4: -The dermis is held together by a protein called collagen, made by fibroblasts. Fibroblasts are skin cells that give the skin its strength and resilience. Collagen is a tough, insoluble protein found throughout the body in the connective tissues that hold muscles and organs in place.

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