The layer of the skin that contains the blood vessels and nerves that are closest to the surface of the skin is the ________ layer.
A)papillary
B)reticular
C)epidermal
D)subcutaneous
E)hypodermal

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The papillary layer is the layer of the skin that is closest to the surface and contains the blood vessels and nerves that supply the epidermis. The reticular layer is the deeper layer of the skin that provides support and elasticity. The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, and the subcutaneous (also known as the hypodermis) layer is the deepest layer, containing fat cells and connective tissue.

The Layer of the Skin That Contains the Blood Vessels