The correct option is B Dermis
The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis that consists of connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain. The dermis provides tensile strength and elasticity to the skin through an extracellular matrix composed of collagen fibrils, microfibrils, and elastic fibers. It harbors many mechanoreceptors that provide the sense of touch and heat. Therefore, the correct answer is option B.