Chapter 3: Layers of the Skin (continued)

Question 1

What layer is the inner layer of the skin?

Answer 1

The Dermis.

Question 2

The Dermis is composed of what?

Answer 2

Of dense connective tissue with collagen fiber that gives the skin strength and elasticity.

Question 3

What is the Dermis layer supplied with?

Answer 3

Blood Vessels, nerves and contains other skin organs-sweat glands, oil glands. hair follicles and nail roots.

Question 4

Is the Subcutaneous Layer (hypodermis) an actually part of the skin?

Answer 4

No.

Question 5

If the Subcutaneous Layer is not an actual part of the skin what it its function?

Answer 5

Helps to anchor the skin to the underlying structures.

Question 6

What does the Subcutaneous Layer guard?

Answer 6

Guards against heat loss and provides insulation.

Question 7

The Subcutaneous Layer is largely composed of what?

Answer 7

Of adipose tissue (fat tissue) that is made of lipocytes or fat cells.

Question 8

The location and thickness of Subcutaneous Tissue is differ by?

Answer 8

By gender.

Question 9

Where does Men tent to accumulate more Subcutaneous Tissue?

Answer 9

Around the abdomen and shoulders.

Question 10

Where does Women tent to accumulate more Subcutaneous Tissue?

Answer 10

Around the thighs, hips and buttocks.