Question

The outermost layer of the skin is

• A. Dermis
• B. Hypodermis
• C. Hair follicles
• D. Epidermis

Answer 1

The correct option is D Epidermis

The skin has three layers:

• The epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone.
• The second layer of skin is the dermis, located under the epidermis. It contains connective tissue, nerve endings, and hair follicles.
• Subcutaneous tissue is the third layer of the skin. Located beneath the dermis and epidermis, it is mostly fat. Hence, The outermost layer of the skin is Epidermis.

So, the correct answer is 'Epidermis'.