Which of the following are proteins found in the dermis? (Select all that apply.)

a. Keratin
b. Collagen
c. Elastin
d. Adipose tissue
e. Sebum
f. Cerumen


ANS: B, C
This reticular region of the dermis contains cells called fibroblasts, a large contribution of collagen, and some coarse elastic fibers. Fibroblasts produce the protein fibers collagen and elastin. Collagen fibers form the strength of the dermis; elastin fibers are capable of recoil and make the dermis somewhat elastic. Keratin is in the epidermis; sebum is a lipid substance; cerumen is wax; melanocytes produce melanin in the lower epidermis; and adipose tissue is subcutaneous and is not a protein.

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