The Area Referred to as True Skin is The

Question

The area referred to as true skin is the:
A)stratum corneum.
B)subcutaneous layer.
C)dermis.
D)hypodermis.

Accepted Answer

The dermis is referred to as the true skin, as it is the layer of skin that contains the blood vessels, nerves, sweat glands, and hair follicles. The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis, the subcutaneous layer is beneath the dermis, and the hypodermis is also beneath the dermis and is primarily composed of adipose tissue.