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The term "avascular" actually means lacking in blood vessels.
What we call "skin" is actually layers of epithelial tissue, all of which is avascular. So, I suppose all parts of the skin are avascular, but epithelial tissue doe lie upon a layer of vascular connective tissue.
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What principle part of skin is avascular?
The epidermis of the skin has no blood supply.
What is the avascular layer of the skin?
epidermis
What is the avascular region of the skin?
Epidermis
What skin structure is avascular?
The epidermis has no blood vessels.
Is the epidermis avascular?
Yes, the epidermis itself is avascular, because the cells of the epidermis are not alive. The dermis layer of skin however, relies on blood vessels.
Do any part of the eye is avascular?
Cornea
What is true about the blood supply to the skin?
The epidermis is avascular, while the dermis is richly vascularized.
Where is avascular tissue found in the human body?
Avascular tissue is that which does not contain blood vessels or lymphatics. Examples include: The epithelial layer of the skin, cartilage, and the cornea and lens of the eye. There are some types of connective tissue that are composed of elastic fibers that are avascular, too.
Are veins in cartilage?
no veins in cartilage.
What layer of the epidermis is avascular?
the epidermis is avascular
Is nervous tissue avascular?
No. Avascular means that it does not get blood.
Is a Venus Flytrap avascular?
Yes, a Venus Flytrap is avascular.
