dermis

Question 1

dermis purpose

Answer 1

gives structural strength
-dense connective tissue with many collagen and elastin fibers

Question 2

dermis structures

Answer 2

contains nerves, hair follicles, smooth muscle, glands, blood vessels, and lymphatic vessels

Question 3

dermis functions

Answer 3

sensory:
pain, itch, tickle, temp, touch, pressure

Question 4

two layers of dermis

Answer 4

1. papillary: upper 1/5 of dermis
   - areolar connective tissue
   - capillary beds: supply dermis
   - dermal papillae
   - fingertips
2. reticular deep 4/5 dermis
   -dense irregular connective tissue
   -adipose tissue, hair follicles, nerves, sebaceous glands, ducts of sweat glands, blood vessels