Question

27 which of the following has no blood supply of its own? a the dermis only b the epidermis only c both the dermis and the subcutaneous connective tissue d subcutaneous connective tissue only

Explanation:

The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin and has no blood supply of its own. It receives nutrients and oxygen by diffusion from the underlying dermis. The dermis and subcutaneous connective - tissue have their own blood supplies.

Answer:

B. the epidermis only