Dermis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 layers of the dermis?
A
papillary and reticular layers
2
Q
papillary layer
A
smaller, superficial region of the dermis deep to the epidermis
dermal papillae (bumps)
increasing surface area between epidermis and dermis
3
Q
reticular layer
A
most of the dermis, deeper region that forms the majority of the dermis
4
Q
vasoconstriction
A
smaller blood vessels, want to keep heat, keeps blood flow deep
5
Q
vasodilation
A
larger blood vessels, causes blood to go closer to skin, tries to get rid of heat to cool body down