The dermis is composed of what?

Answer 1

The dermis is the layer of tissue under the epidermis. The dermis is also called the subcutaneous tissue.

The dermis is one of the three layers of the skin. "Skin" is the only other answer, and it is considered the largest organ of the human body.

The three basic layers (from outer/top to inner) are:

1. epidermis (top layer)
2. dermis
3. hypodermis

The function of the dermis is to give nutrition to the bottom layers of the epidermis (that is why the dermis is FULL of capillaries). It also insulates your skin (function of adipose (fat cells) in the dermis)

It is a layer of skin between the epidermis and subcutaneous tissue. It is made of two layers called the papillary and reticular dermis. the second layer

Answer 2

The dermis lies below the epidermis and contains collagen, elastin and glycosaminoglycans. Collagen gives structure to the skin, elastin gives elasticity and glycosaminoglycans form the connective tissue. Three types of cells are present, the fibroblasts, which produce collagen, macrophages, which play a role in the skin's immune reponse, and adipocytes, or fat cells. The dermis itself is composed of two layers, the papillary and reticular dermis. The upper papillary layer contains papillae which end in capillaries or Meissner's corpuscles. The reticular dermis contains the bundles of collagen.

Answer 3

The dermis is a layer of skin between the epidermis and subcutaneous tissues. It, essentially, consists of connective tissue.

Answer 4

The dermis is composed of connective tissue made of collagen and elastin. These give strength and elasticity, respectively.