Which of These Statements Does NOT Apply to the Epidermis

Question

Which of these statements does NOT apply to the epidermis
A)It has an outermost keratinized layer that is tough, airtight, and fairly waterproof.
B)It contains Langerhans cells, Granstein cells, and transient T lymphocytes.
C)It has a richly vascularized inner layer.
D)It contains melanocytes, keratinocytes, and Merkel cells.

Accepted Answer

The epidermis does not have a richly vascularized inner layer, as it is avascular (lacks blood vessels). All of the other statements are true for the epidermis.