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The Papillary is the upper layer of the dermis that has ridges and valleys causing finger prints. It has receptors which communicate with the central nervous system, these include touch, pressure, hot, cold and pain receptors.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 7y agoThe papillary layer is the most superficial layer of the dermis. The rest of the dermis called the reticular layer is underneath.
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Does the papillary layer consist of areolar connective tissue?
Yes, the papillary layer of the skin consists of areolar connective tissue.
What layer of the skin is composed of dead squamous cells filled with keratin?
papillary layer
What type of connective tissue make up the papillary layer of the skin?
Stratum Corneum
Is there areolar tissue in the neck?
Yes, there is areolar tissue in the neck. It's found in the papillary layer of the skin of the neck, blow the mucous membranes of the larynx and pharynx, and in the supporting tissue of glands such as the thyroid.
What is the function of the fatty layer in the integumentary system?
The purpose of the fatty layer is to insulate and protect your body.
Why is the papillary layer responsible for fingerprint?
papillary layer is responsible for fingerprints
Does the skin include the papillary layer?
The papillary layer of the skin is one of two layers of the dermis.
What term describes the tissue layer directly below epidermis?
The Papillary Layer which is a part of the Dermis
Does the papillary layer consist of areolar connective tissue?
Yes, the papillary layer of the skin consists of areolar connective tissue.
What is the dermal layer responsible for fingerprints?
The dermal layer responsible for fingerprints is the papillary layer.stratum germinativum
Compare the composition of the papillary and reticular regions of the dermis?
retcular layer is comparly thicker than papillary layer. It composed of irregular dense connective tissu(mainly Type I collagen) and therefore has more fibers and fewer cells than papillary layer.
What is the top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis?
Skin
What layer of dermis is below the epidermis?
The Papillary Layer which is a part of the Dermis
What layer of the skin is composed of dead squamous cells filled with keratin?
papillary layer
What layer of skin is just beneath the stratum germinativum?
papillary
What layer of the skin is atop the dermis?
The epidermis is the layer of skin tissue on top of, or superficial to, the dermis.
What is the difference of Reticular layer and the papillary layer of the dermis?
Both layers comprise the dermis; the papillary layer is the upper layer and the reticular layer is the lower. The papillary layer is loose areolar connective tissue and the reticular layer is a dense irregular connective tissue.
