Location: DERMIS

 

 

Functions: SUPPORT AND PROTECTION

 

Type of Cells: FIBroblasts

 

Matrix: COLLAGEN FIBERS IN ALL DIRECTIONS

 

Cellularity: loW

 

MAINTAINING BOUNDARIES: tHE DERMIS OF THE SKIN IS PART OF THE PROTECTIVE COVERING OF THE BODY

 

DERMATITIS: A general term that describes inflammation of the skin.

 

everyday analogy: IRREGULAR IS STRUCTURALLY SIMILAR TO A TREE THAT BRANCHES OUT IN ALL DIRECTIONS.