Dermis Flashcards
1
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Dermis
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Corium, thick layer of living tissue below epidermis
2
Q
Dermis contains
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Connective tissue, blood and lymph vessels, and nerve fibers
Hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands
3
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Sensory nerve endings in the dermis are
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Receptors for touch, temperature, pain, and pressure
4
Q
Collagen
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Glue, tough and flexible protein material found in the skin an din the bones, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments
5
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Mast cells
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Found in the connective tissue of the dermis
Respond to injury, infection, or allergy by producing and releasing substances such as heparin and histamine
6
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Hepairn
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Anticoagulant
7
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Histamine
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Released in response to allergens
