The outer layer of the skin consists of ____ tissue.
A) connective
B) endocrine
C) epithelial
D) muscle
E) nervous

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The outermost layer of the skin is called the epidermis, which is composed of epithelial tissue. This layer of the skin acts as a barrier to help protect the body from external factors such as infection, dehydration, and UV radiation. The other tissue types listed do not make up the outer layer of the skin.

The Outer Layer of the Skin Consists of ____ Tissue