Epidermis Is ________, Whereas Dermis Is ________

Epidermis is ________, whereas dermis is ________.

A) the innermost layer of the skin; under the epidermis
B) largely composed of dense connective tissue; composed of stratified squamous epithelial tissue
C) the outermost layer of the skin; composed of stratified squamous epithelial tissue
D) composed of stratified squamous epithelial tissue; composed of connective tissue, smooth muscle, and nerve cell processes