Which of the following is not associated with the dermis?

Blood vessels

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Nerve fibres

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Keratin

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Sweat glands

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Solution

The correct option is C
Keratin

The dermis is the inner thick layer of the skin. It contains various structures such as blood vessels, nerve fibres, sensory structures, hair follicles, sweat glands etc. Keratin is a fibrous structural protein that makes up the cells of the cornified layer of the epidermis. Keratin is also found in the hair, nails, horns, hooves etc.

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