The Outer Layer of Skin is the _______

Question

The outer layer of skin is the _______.
A) dermis
B) epidermis
C) exoskeleton
D) subcutaneous layer

Accepted Answer

The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, consisting of several layers of cells. The dermis is located beneath the epidermis and contains connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerve endings. The exoskeleton is a hard external covering found in some animals, and the subcutaneous layer is a layer of fat located beneath the dermis.