The epidermis receives nutrients from blood vessels located in the:

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

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A	Epidermis
B	Hypodermis
C	Hair follicle
D	Hair shaft

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The dermis is the inner layer of skin that consists of loose connective tissues that contain blood vessels and are, therefore, highly vascularized. The epidermis receives nutrients from these blood vessels of the dermis through diffusion or absorption.

Detailed explanation-2: -The hypodermis is the bottom layer of your skin, located below the epidermis (top layer) and dermis (middle layer) in your skin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stratum basale, also called stratum germinativum is the deepest layer of the epidermis located between the stratum spinosum and dermis. This layer receives the highest nourishment from the blood which supports the activity of stem cells and the differentiation of keratinocytes and melanocytes.

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