The Outer Layer of the Skin is the _______

Question

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

Accepted Answer

The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, consisting of five sublayers. The dermis is the second layer, located beneath the epidermis. The subcutaneous tissue (also known as the hypodermis) is the deepest layer of the skin, located below the dermis. The melanin layer is not a term commonly used to describe any part of the skin.