DIFFERENT SURFACES IF EPITHELIAL TISSUE + DERMIS Q’s

Apical

faces the lumen or the external environment

lateral

faces the sides of adjacent cells

Basal

attaches to the basement membrane

dense connective tissue (dermis)

• middle layer of skin

• fibrous connective tissue layer composed of COLLAGEN and ELASTIN FIBERS

function of dermis

• protection

• sensation

• temperature regulation

• skin repair, hair growth, and sweat production

how are the epithelial and connective tissue related witching the structure of the skin

they are connected by a layer known as the basement membrane which provides structural support and facilitates nutrients