Question

Assertion (A)- Deep part of dermis is composed of rather loose connective tissue and is infiltrated with fats.
Reason (R)- It lacks adipocytes.

• A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A.
• C. A is true and R is wrong.
• D. A is wrong and R is true.
• E. Both A and R are wrong.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

A is true and R is wrong.

The dermis is a layer of skin between the epidermis and the subcutaneous tissues and is divided into two layers as the superficial area adjacent to the epidermis, called as the papillary region and a deep thicker area as the reticular dermis.
The papillary region is composed of loose areolar connective tissue, which includes areolar tissue, reticular tissue and adipose tissue.