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5. Integumentary System
Introduction to the Integumentary System
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Which of the following is the deepest layer of the skin, located just above the subcutaneous tissue?
A
Epidermis
B
Dermis
C
Stratum corneum
D
Hypodermis
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Understand the structure of the skin: The skin is composed of three main layers—epidermis (outermost layer), dermis (middle layer), and hypodermis (deepest layer, also known as subcutaneous tissue).
Clarify the question: The problem asks for the deepest layer of the skin located just above the subcutaneous tissue. This means we are looking for the layer that is directly above the hypodermis.
Review the options: Epidermis is the outermost layer, stratum corneum is a part of the epidermis, and hypodermis is the subcutaneous tissue itself. The dermis is the middle layer, located between the epidermis and hypodermis.
Identify the correct answer: The dermis is the deepest layer of the skin that lies directly above the hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue).
Conclude: The correct answer is 'Dermis,' as it is anatomically positioned just above the hypodermis and serves as the deepest layer of the skin.
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