The part of a cow's integument that we know as leather is the:
A)epidermis
B)dermis
C)subcutaneous tissue
D)all of these

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The dermis is the layer of skin or integument that contains collagen fibers and is responsible for providing the strength and durability of leather. The epidermis is the outermost layer of skin that does not contain collagen fibers, and the subcutaneous tissue is the layer of fat and connective tissue beneath the skin. Therefore, only option B is the correct choice.

The Part of a Cow's Integument That We Know as Leather