The Layer of the Skin That Provides a Barrier Against

question 52

Multiple Choice

The layer of the skin that provides a barrier against bacteria as well as chemical and mechanical injuries is the

• A)dermis.
• B)subcutaneous layer.
• C)epidermis.
• D)stratum corneum.
• E)sebum layer.

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