top of page
COMPONENTS AND LAYERS
DERMIS
-"Core of Integumentary system”
-Contains Blood and lymph vessels, nerves, hair follicles and sweat glands
-Two layers
*Papillary Layer
-Loose areolar connective tissue
-Dermal Papillae (see Epidermis)
-Fibroblasts, adipocytes, lymphatic capillaries, nerve fibers, and Meissner corpuscles
-Phagocytes
*Fight bacteria or other infections that breach skin
*Reticular Layer
-Thicker than Papillary
-Dense irregular tissue
-Vascularized, a lot of sympathetic and sensory nerves
-Elastin Fibers
*Enable movement
-Collagen fibers
*Provide structure
*Keep skin hydrated
bottom of page
