What is the primary function of the dermis?
1 Answer
Dec 30, 2015
It protects the body from stress and strain.
Explanation:
The dermis is a connective tissue layer found beneath the epidermis. It is supplied with blood vessels, nerve endings and cutaneous glands.
Source:
Saladin, Kenneth S., Anatomy & Physiology_The Unity of Form and Function, Sixth Edition, pp. 181-189, McGraw Hill, United States 2012
