The strength and elasticity of the skin is provided by the
A) epidermis
B) dermis
C) hypodermis
D) subcutaneous layer
E) fascia

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The dermis is the layer of skin that provides strength and elasticity through the presence of collagen and elastin fibers. The epidermis is the outermost layer of skin, the hypodermis is a layer of fat beneath the skin, the subcutaneous layer is another term for the hypodermis, and fascia is a layer of connective tissue that lies deeper than the skin.

The Strength and Elasticity of the Skin Is Provided by the