May 20, 2021 · The papillary layer of skin histology (dermis) is thinnest and consists of loose connective tissue in contact with the epidermis layer. This papillary layer can protrude into the …

Apr 21, 2022 · The skin under a light microscope shows two distinct layers – epidermis and dermis. In the case of thin skin, the epidermis is very thin and lines with the keratinized …

Virtual microscope slides of thick and thin skin (hair follicles, sweat and sebaceous glands) and Meissner and Pacinian corpuscles.

Organs are assembled from the four basic types of tissues and have cells with specialized functions. These slides contain tissue sections that are easily confused with each other. The …

The dermis connects the epidermis to the hypodermis, and provides strength and elasticity due to the presence of collagen and elastin fibers. It has only two layers: the papillary layer with …

Jan 23, 2023 · Melanin is what gives skin its pigment. The dermis is made up of elastin (elastic fibers), and collagen (protein fibers). Elastin gives skin elasticity and suppleness, while …

Be able to identify principal layers of the skin (epidermis, dermis and hypodermis) at the light microscope level and know the principal functions of each layer.

The 400X image shows the epidermis and the outer part of the dermis. The dermis has two layers, a thinner outer layer called the papillary layer and a thicker deep layer called the …

The dermis is made up of dense irregular connective tissue and may also be divided into two specific layers. Papillary layer (1) and the reticular layer (2). To aid in finding specific regions …

Jul 31, 2023 · There are three general layers of the skin, and from superficial to deep, they are the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis. Each layer can be further subdivided into their own …