AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

THE NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the three main layers of the skin?
A
The epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutaneous
B
The epidermis, the dermis, and the sebaceous
C
The dermis, the sebaceous, and the sudoriferous
D
The sudoriferous, the dermis, and the epidermis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is made up of three layers, the epidermis, dermis, and the hypodermis, all three of which vary significantly in their anatomy and function.

Detailed explanation-2: -The skin is primarily made up of three layers. The upper layer is the epidermis, the layer below the epidermis is the dermis, and the third and deepest layer is the subcutaneous tissue. The epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, provides a waterproof barrier and contributes to skin tone.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are three main layers of skin: Epidermis: The outermost layer, which contains five sub-layers. Dermis: The middle layer, which consists of two parts known as the papillary dermis (thin, upper layer) and the reticular dermis (thick, lower layer) Subcutaneous tissue: The deepest layer of skin.

Detailed explanation-4: -Subcutaneous tissue is the deepest layer of your skin. It’s made up mostly of fat cells and connective tissue. The majority of your body fat is stored here. The subcutaneous layer acts as a layer of insulation to protect your internal organs and muscles from shock and changes in temperature.

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