integumentary System Dermis

Question 1

Define the Dermis:

Answer 1

B/w Epidermis + Hypodermis

Tissue Type: Connective Tissue

2 sublayers: Papillary + Reticular dermis

Question 2

Define the Papillary Dermis:

Answer 2

Tissue Type: loose connective tissue/ areolar tissue

Contains: blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, glands

Papillae that interlock epidermis to dermis

Question 3

Define the Reticular Dermis:

Answer 3

Under the Papillary Dermis layer

Tissue Type: Dense irregular connective tissue, collagen, elastic fibers