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The dermis is comprised of _______ and supports
Collagen bundles
the nerve and vascular network.
The subcutaneous layer of the integumentary system
Fat and loose connective tissue
is composed of _________.
Keratinocytes (majority) and the
What are the two major types of epidermal cells?
melanocytes
Melanocytes are housed in the stratum ___________
Stratum Germinativum
of the epidermis, also known as the basal layer.
To give color to the skin and hair and
What is the function of melanocytes?
protect the body from UV light
__________ are epidermal cells that are synthesized
in the basal layer and move to the surface where
Keratinocytes
they flatten and die to form the stratum corneum
(outer layer).
Keratin is a fibrous protein produced by
The protective barrier function of the skin
keratinocytes that is vital for __________.
Changes in _______ account for many skin
Cell cycle
problems, such as psoriasis.
It assists in regulation of body temperature
What is the function of the dermis?
and blood pressure
Which layer of the dermis is responsible for the
Papillary layer
formation of fingerprints?
_________ forms the greatest part of the dermis and
is responsible for the mechanical strength of the Collagen
skin.
The primary cell type of the dermis is the
Fibroblast
__________.
Fibroblasts produce collagen and elastin fibers and
Wound healing
are important for _________.
Where are nerves, lymphatic vessels, hair follicles
and sebaceous glands located in the integumentary In the dermis
system?
False. It is not part of the skin, it lies