Table of Contents
- 1 What is the protective underlying layer of skin?
- 2 What layer of skin is a protective insulating layer?
- 3 What component of the subcutaneous layer provides protection to the underlying organs?
- 4 What is the function of the subcutaneous layer of the skin?
- 5 Where are the protective tissues on a plant?
- 6 What makes up the superficial layer of the skin?
What is the protective underlying layer of skin?
The skin consists of three layers of tissue: the epidermis, an outermost layer that contains the primary protective structure, the stratum corneum; the dermis, a fibrous layer that supports and strengthens the epidermis; and the subcutis, a subcutaneous layer of fat beneath the dermis that supplies nutrients to the …
What layer of skin is a protective insulating layer?
hypodermis layer
Subcutis. The layer of skin beneath the dermis is sometimes called the subcutaneous fat, subcutis, or hypodermis layer. This layer provides insulation for your body, keeping you warm.
What is the layer of skin?
Epidermis. Dermis. Subcutaneous fat layer (hypodermis)
What component of the subcutaneous layer provides protection to the underlying organs?
hypodermis
The component of the subcutaneous layer that provides protection to the underlying organs is the subcutaneous tissue or the hypodermis.
What is the function of the subcutaneous layer of the skin?
The hypodermis is the subcutaneous layer lying below the dermis; it consists largely of fat. It provides the main structural support for the skin, as well as insulating the body from cold and aiding shock absorption. It is interlaced with blood vessels and nerves.
How are the layers of the skin held together?
The skin is made of multiple layers of cells and tissues, which are held to underlying structures by connective tissue (Figure 5.4). The deeper layer of skin is well vascularized (has numerous blood vessels). It also has numerous sensory, and autonomic and sympathetic nerve fibers ensuring communication to and from the brain. Figure 5.4.
Where are the protective tissues on a plant?
Protective tissue can be found on the outermost layer of a plant. This tissue is covered with cutin and protects underlying tissues within the plant. Home
What makes up the superficial layer of the skin?
This superficial layer of the dermis projects into the stratum basale of the epidermis to form finger-like dermal papillae (see Figure 5.1.6). Within the papillary layer are fibroblasts, a small number of fat cells (adipocytes), and an abundance of small blood vessels.
Which is the deepest layer of the epidermal layer?
The stratum basale (also called the stratum germinativum) is the deepest epidermal layer and attaches the epidermis to the basal lamina, below which lie the layers of the dermis. The cells in the stratum basale bond to the dermis via intertwining collagen fibers, referred to as the basement membrane.