The _______ is the Body's Tough, Outer Protective Covering

Question

The _______ is the body's tough, outer protective covering.
A) stratum basale
B) skin
C) dermis
D) subcutaneous layer

Accepted Answer

The skin is the body's tough, outer protective covering. The stratum basale and dermis are layers within the skin, while the subcutaneous layer is located beneath the skin.