Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Layers

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of the layers of the skin? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

• A)The dermis contains fibrous connective tissue,which provides waterproofing for the skin.
• B)The epidermis is made of stratified columnar epithelium.
• C)The subcutaneous tissue is directly external to the dermis.
• D)The dermis contains elastic connective tissue that provides recoil when the skin is stretched.
• E)The papillary layer of the dermis contains capillaries to nourish the stratum corneum.
• F)The epidermis is thickest on the palms and soles.

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