Figure 31.14

-The bracket indicated by the letter "A" in the accompanying figure is ____.
A) the epidermis
B) a sweat gland
C) the dermis
D) the hypodermis
E) a hair follicle

Question

Figure 31.14
 
-The bracket indicated by the letter "A" in the accompanying figure is ____.  
A) the epidermis 
B) a sweat gland 
C) the dermis 
D) the hypodermis 
E) a hair follicle

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The bracket indicated by the letter "A" in the accompanying figure is the epidermis. The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin and is composed of keratinized cells that protect the body from the elements.

Figure 31.14 -The Bracket Indicated by the Letter "A" in the Accompanying