The Dermis Consists of Dense _______ Tissue Composed Mainly of Collagen

Question

The dermis consists of dense _______ tissue composed mainly of collagen fibers.
A) epithelial
B) connective
C) muscle
D) nervous

Accepted Answer

The dermis is a layer of connective tissue that lies beneath the epidermis. It is composed mainly of collagen fibers and contains other components such as elastic fibers and various cells (e.g. fibroblasts, macrophages, mast cells). The dense arrangement of collagen fibers gives the dermis its strength and resilience.