GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

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

Detailed explanation-1: -Your epidermis is the outermost layer of skin on your body. It protects your body from harm, keeps your body hydrated, produces new skin cells and contains melanin, which determines the color of your skin.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The word epidermis is derived through Latin from Ancient Greek epidermis, itself from Ancient Greek epi ‘over, upon’ and from Ancient Greek derma ‘skin’. Something related to or part of the epidermis is termed epidermal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Plasma membrane is the outermost protective layer in cells of all plants and animals.

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