Figure 5-1 The General Structure of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5-1 for the following questions:
-Structure A on the skin diagram is the
A) epidermis.
B) dermis.
C) subcutaneous layer.
D) cutaneous membrane.
E) hypodermis.

Question

Figure 5-1 The General Structure of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5-1 for the following questions:
-Structure A on the skin diagram is the
A) epidermis. 
B) dermis. 
C) subcutaneous layer. 
D) cutaneous membrane. 
E) hypodermis.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Structure A is the epidermis, the outermost layer of the integumentary system. It is made up of multiple layers of cells, including keratinocytes and melanocytes.

Figure 5-1 the General Structure of the Integumentary System