The Dermis ________

Question

The dermis ________.
A) lacks sensory corpuscles and glands
B) is where melanocytes are found
C) has two layers
D) is avascular

Accepted Answer

The dermis has two layers, the papillary and reticular layers. Option A is incorrect as the dermis contains sensory corpuscles and glands. Option B is partly correct as the dermis does contain melanocytes, but it is not the main function of the layer. Option D is incorrect as the dermis is vascular, unlike the epidermis which is avascular.