I 1.2

Question 1

• The second, deeper part of the skin
• Important to the survival of the epidermis, and these adjacent layers form many important structural and functional relations
• Composed of dense irregular connective tissue containing collagen and elastic fibers

Answer 1

Dermis

Question 2

Characteristics:
✓ It has great tensile strength, meaning it resists pulling or stretching forces
✓ It can stretch and recoil easily
✓ Thicker than the epidermis (varies from region to region in the body)

Answer 2

Dermis

Question 3

• Few cells are present in this layer and include predominantly fibroblasts, with some macrophages, and few adipocytes near its boundary with the subcutaneous layer
• Blood vessels, nerves, glands, and hair follicles (epithelial invaginations of the epidermis) are embedded in the this layer
• Can be divided into thin superficial papillary region and thick deeper reticular region

Answer 3

Dermis

Question 4

Dermis:
- Composed of ________ connective tissue containing collagen and elastic fibers

Answer 4

dense irregular

Question 5

Dermis:
- Can be divided into thin superficial ___________ region and thick deeper ___________region

Answer 5

papillary; reticular