GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EXCRETORY SYSTEM

EXCRETORY SYSTEM ALL QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The outer layer of the skin is called the
A
dermis
B
epidermis
C
subcutaneous tissue
D
fat
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Epidermis. The epidermis is the thin outer layer of the skin. It consists of 2 primary types of cells: Keratinocytes. Keratinocytes comprise about 90% of the epidermis and are responsible for its structure and barrier functions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Skin is composed of two layers, the epidermis, the outer layer, which is derived from ectoderm, and the dermis, derived from mesoderm.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your dermis and your epidermis are the top two layers of skin in your body. Your epidermis is the top layer, and your dermis is the middle layer. Your dermis exists between your epidermis and hypodermis. Your epidermis is the thinnest layer of skin.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Epidermis. The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, and protects the body from the environment. The thickness of the epidermis varies in different types of skin; it is only .05 mm thick on the eyelids, and is 1.5 mm thick on the palms and the soles of the feet.

Detailed explanation-5: -Plasma membrane is the outermost protective layer in cells of all plants and animals.

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