The Outermost Layer of Skin is Called the _______

Question

The outermost layer of skin is called the _______.
A) dermis
B) epidermis
C) subcutaneous
D) keratin

Accepted Answer

The outermost layer of skin, which serves as a protective barrier, is called the epidermis. The dermis is the layer beneath the epidermis that contains hair follicles, sweat glands, and other structures. The subcutaneous layer is beneath the dermis and is mostly composed of fat cells. Keratin is a protein that makes up hair and nails, but it is also found in the epidermis. However, it is not the name of the outermost layer of skin.