Outermost layer of skin is composed of ______________.

Matrix

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Dermis

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Papillary

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Epidermis

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Solution

The correct option is D Epidermis
The epidermis is composed of the outermost layer of cells in the skin. It acts as the body's major barrier against an inhospitable environment, by preventing pathogens from entering, making the skin a natural barrier to infection.

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