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Where are the epidermis and dermis of the skin located in relation to each other and the outside world?
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The epidermis is located on the outside part of the skin. The dermis is the inside layer.
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True or false the epidermis is located directly below the dermis?
the dermis is located under the epidermis
Is the dermis located above the epidermis or below the epidermis?
below
Are hair follicles located in the epidermis?
no it is located in the dermis
Is the epidermis nourished by blood vessels located in the dermis?
The epidermis does not but the lower layers of the dermis do.
Where is the dermis in relation to the epidermis?
The epidermis is the part of the skin that faces the outside or enviroment. The dermis is the layer just under the epidermis that contains hair follicles,nerves,blood and lymph vessels - the layer you get the sense of touch from. It is made of connective tissue. The function of the dermis is to be the major support structure for the epidermis. It contains the strength in its fibers and is considered to be the true skin. It also supplies the epidermis with blood and nutrients.
What are the two layer of the dermis?
The papillary and reticular dermis are the two layers of Dermis.
Are melanocytes located in the dermis?
Epidermis is the top layer of skin and the one you can actually see. The dermis is the layer that lies underneath the epidermis, and it is composed entirely of living cells. The most important function of dermis is respiration. The various glands such as the oil and sweat glands originate in the lower dermis. From here, they rise to the surface of the skin to eliminate waste matter.
What organ system contains the dermis and epidermis?
The integumentary system contains the dermis and epidermis.
What are the three layer of skin?
Epidermis, Dermis, and Subcutaneous Tissue.
What are the two layers of skin?
epidermis and dermis
Where Blood capillaries that supply nourishment for the epidermis located?
Capillaries that nourish the epidermis are lacated in the underlying dermis layer.
What system has dermis and epidermis?
Type your answer here... the skin .. integumentary
