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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.

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What are the two layer of the dermis?

The two layers of the dermis are the papillary dermis, which is the upper layer closest to the epidermis and contains blood vessels and sensory receptors, and the reticular dermis, which is the deeper layer made up of dense connective tissue, collagen fibers, and sweat glands.


What is the superficial region of the dermis?

The papillary dermis is the most superficial layer of the dermis. Deep to it is the reticular dermis.


What layer does dermis derive from?

The dermis is a layer of skin between the epidermis and subcutaneous tissues, and is composed of two layers, the papillary and reticular dermis.


What skin type is the more superficial dermis layer?

The most superficial part of the dermis is the papillary layer , the dermis is made up of papillary layer & Reticular layer and the papillary layer is just made up of loose connective tissue which allows movement to the epidermis and also contains capillaries and regulates the body temperature .


How many layers does the dermis have?

The dermis has 2 layers papillary and reticular layersThe dermis itself is a layer of the skin. In fact, it's the uppermost dead layer of the skin.yes


What is function of the papillary layer?

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.


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 layer of dermis is below the epidermis?

The Papillary Layer which is a part of the Dermis


Which dermis layer stores lipid?

The reticular layer of the dermis.


What are the four layers of skin?

Going from surface down, the epidermis is the outermost layer, then the dermis (including the papillary and reticular regions ) and then finally, the subcutaneous. :)


What is located in the reticular layer of the dermis?

The lower, reticular layer, is thicker and made of thick collagen fibers that are arranged in parallel to the surface of the skin. The reticular layer is denser than the papillary dermis, and it strengthens the skin, providing structure and elasticity. It also supports other components of the skin, such as hair follicles, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands.


What is the dermis composed mainly of what tissue?

The dermis is one of two layers that make up the skin (the other being the epidermis, which lies on top). The dermis is composed of two layers: the papillary layer and the reticular layer. The papillary layer is composed of areolar tissue and the reticular layer is composed of dense irregular connective tissue.