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NLN PAX Nursing Admission Exam

Category - Medical Basics

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What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

The dermis
The epidermis
The subcutaneous layer
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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