Collagen and elastic fibers of the __________ are continuous with those of the __________.
A) subcutaneous layer; dermis
B) epidermis; dermis
C) epidermis; subcutaneous layer

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Collagen and elastic fibers are found in the dermis and are continuous with those in the subcutaneous layer, providing structural integrity and elasticity to the skin. The epidermis, being the outermost layer, primarily consists of keratinocytes and lacks these fibers.

Collagen and Elastic Fibers of the __________ Are Continuous with Those