Epidermis, Dermis, or Hypodermis?

This is the outermost layer of skin is the?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

This layer is made up of connective tissues, blood and lymphatic vessels, nerve fibers, hair follicles, and sebaceous and sweat glands.

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

This layer of skin provides heat insulation and protects the deeper tissues of the body.

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

This is divided into layers of epithelial tissue.

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

The primary substance found in this layer is soft keratin.

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

The connective tissue of this layer is composed of collagen.

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Special cells called melanocytes are found in this layer.

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

This layer connects the skin to surface muscles.

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

The upper portion of this layer consists of stratified squamous epithelium.

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

This is the deepest layer of the skin.

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Dermis