Dermis Flashcards
1
Q
Layers of the dermis?
A
Papillary and reticular layer
2
Q
What tissue type comprises each layer?
A
AREOLAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE (PAPILLARY) AND DENSE IRREGULAR TISSUE (RETICULAR LAYER)
3
Q
What does the reticular layer have?
A
Hair follicles, secretory portions of glands, blood vessels, and nerves
4
Q
Which is superficial: papillary or reticular?
A
Papillary
5
Q
How does the papillary layer connect to the epidermis?
A
Dermal papillae interlock w/epidermal ridges
6
Q
What does the subcutaneous layer do?
A
Protects body parts, energy reservoir, and thermal insulation
7
Q
What tissue types make subcutaneous layer?
A
Areolar and adipose woven together
