Which of the following does NOT describe the skin?
A) The dermis is usually thicker than the epidermis.
B) The epidermis is composed of stratified squamous epithelium.
C) The subcutaneous layer is between the dermis and the epidermis.
D) The dermis contains smooth muscle and nerve tissue.
E) The skin contains some immune cells.

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The subcutaneous layer, also known as the hypodermis, is not located between the dermis and the epidermis; it is actually beneath the dermis. The correct order from outer to inner layers is epidermis, dermis, and then the subcutaneous layer.

Which of the Following Does NOT Describe the Skin