Dermis: Layers, Glands, and Structures

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The dermis is the layer of the skin, located beneath the epidermis and above the subcutaneous layer.

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The dermis is composed of connective tissue that contains various structures, such as , nerve endings, and glands.

blood vessels

The dermis serves several functions, including protection, sensation, and regulation of .

body temperature

The dermis is composed of two main layers: the layer and the reticular layer.

papillary

The papillary layer is the superficial layer of the dermis and is composed of connective tissue.

loose

The papillary layer contains finger-like projections called , which interlock with the overlying epidermis.

dermal papillae

The dermal papillae contain blood vessels, nerve endings, and touch receptors called .

Meissner's corpuscles

The reticular layer is the deeper and thicker layer of the dermis and is composed of connective tissue.

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The reticular layer contains larger blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerve fibers. It also contains glands.

sweat

The dermis contains two types of glands: glands and sebaceous glands.

sweat

Sudoriferous (Sweat) glands are distributed throughout the dermis and are responsible for producing sweat, which helps regulate body .

temperature

There are two types of sweat glands: and .

eccrine, apocrine

Eccrine (merocrine) sweat glands are the most numerous and are found all over the body, particularly on the palms, soles, and forehead. They produce sweat that is composed of water, salt, and other .

electrolytes

Apocrine sweat glands are found primarily in the armpits and genital areas. They produce sweat that is thicker and more odorous than eccrine sweat and is believed to play a role in attraction.

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Sebaceous (Oil) glands are holocrine glands associated with hair follicles and produce an oily substance called , which lubricates and protects the skin and hair.

sebum

These glands are most abundant on the and .

face, scalp

The junction between the dermis and epidermis is formed by interlocking of the dermal papillae with the overlying epidermis to create the - junction.

dermal-epidermal