The dermis is a strong, flexible connective tissue layer. Which of the following cell types are likely to be found in the dermis?
A) goblet cells, parietal cells, and chondrocytes
B) monocytes, reticulocytes, and osteocytes
C) fibroblasts, macrophages, and mast cells
D) osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and epithelial cells

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Fibroblasts are cells responsible for synthesizing and maintaining the extracellular matrix of the dermis. Macrophages are cells that help with immune function in the skin, and mast cells are cells involved in inflammatory responses. Goblet cells, parietal cells, chondrocytes, monocytes, reticulocytes, osteocytes, osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and epithelial cells are not typically found in the dermis.

The Dermis Is a Strong, Flexible Connective Tissue Layer