Blood vessels do not pierce.

Dermis

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Endodermis

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Epidermis

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None of the above

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The correct option is C Epidermis
The correct answer is C.
Blood vessels do not pierce through the epidermis. Epidermis is the outer most layer of the skin. It is composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium. It acts as a protective covering over the body surfaces, It has intraepidermal macrophages for protection from microorganisms.

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