NLN PAX Nursing Admission Exam

Category - Medical Basics

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?
  1. The dermis
  2. The epidermis
  3. The subcutaneous layer
  4. The sebaceous layer
Explanation
Answer: B - The outermost layer of skin is called the epidermis. The dermis is a deeper layer that contains sweat and sebaceous glands, hair follicles, blood vessels, and nerve endings. The subcutaneous layer is below the dermis and is made up of fatty tissue.
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