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Dermis is Latin for skin
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Rick Satterfield
They both contain sensory receptors.
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∙ 13y agoBecause most of the vital functions of the skin are performed or housed here
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∙ 13y agobecause all cells of the epidermis except the cells of the stratum basale are in the process of dying.
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∙ 8y agoBecause most of the vital functions of the skin are performed or housed here. This is the layer of dense connective tissue that connects the skin to tissues below it, like fat and muscle.
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The Layer of the skin that is called corium or true skin?
The Brock layer.
What are the components of the dermis and their functions?
The components of skin. Epidermis is the top layer. (Epi=above, -dermis=skin). The dermis is the true skin and middle layer. The hypodermis is below the dermis. (hypo=below)
Which layer of skin is true skin?
The dermis is often called the true skin. It has a layer over it called the epidermis and one below it that has a lot of fat cells. That is called the subcutaneous layer. (cutaneous means skin).
What is the true layer of the skin?
Dermis
What is the meaning of dermis?
Dermis is true skin, or a layer of body tissue.
The dermis is where most skin problems sow true or false?
True : )
The thin outer layer of the skin is called the?
Dermis
What is called the inner layer of the skin is called?
dermis
What is middle layer of skin called?
I believe it is called the dermis!
What part of the animal's skin is called the hide?
Dermis.
What is the layer of skin we can see?
It's called the 'dermis'.
What is the layer between the skin and muscle called?
Dermis
