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True or false the epidermis is located directly below the dermis?
False. The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, whereas the dermis is located beneath the epidermis.
Is the dermis located above the epidermis or below the epidermis?
below
Is collagen located in the dermis or epidermis of the skin?
Collagen is primarily located in the dermis of the skin.
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.
Does the epidermis have nerve supplies?
no, only the dermis is propogated with nerve endings
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.
