Stretch marks are the result of tears in the integumentary layer that contains fibrous connective tissue, elastin, and collagen. What is this region of the integumentary system called? (A) subcutaneous layer (B) Langerhan layer (C) epidermis (D) hypodermis (E) dermis

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Jenna Barton

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7 March, 11:27

Stretch marks are the result of tears in the integumentary layer that contains fibrous connective tissue, elastin, and collagen. What is this region of the integumentary system called? (A) subcutaneous layer (B) Langerhan layer (C) epidermis (D) hypodermis (E) dermis

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Cedric Duffy · Answer 1

Answer:this region of the integumentary system is called the dermis. The correct option is E.

Explanation: The integumentary layer of the skin is made up of two secrions; the epidermis and the dermis. But the section that contains fibrous connective tissue, elastin, and collagen is the dermis.

Petey · Answer 2

E; Dermis

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Skin and its underlying tissue can be affected by excessive pressure. Stretch mark results when the dermis is stretched beyond its limits of elasticity, as the skin stretches to accommodate the excess pressure. Stretch marks usually accompany rapid weight gain during puberty and pregnancy.