In the inherited disease ichthyosis, the skin is rough, brown, and very scaly because the uppermost layer cannot peel off as easily as skin normally does. The part of the skin that is affected is the
A)epidermis.
B)basement membrane.
C)dermis.
D)subcutaneous layer.

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Ichthyosis affects the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin responsible for protecting the body against external factors. The abnormal buildup of skin cells on the surface of the epidermis leads to the characteristic scaly and rough appearance of the skin in individuals with ichthyosis. The basement membrane, dermis, and subcutaneous layer are not directly involved in this disease.

In the Inherited Disease Ichthyosis, the Skin Is Rough, Brown