Question

17 which of the following is not correct concerning the skin? a the dermis contains muscle and nerve tissue. b the epidermis is composed of stratified squamous epithelium. c the dermis is usually thicker than the epidermis. d the subcutaneous layer is between the dermis and epidermis.

Explanation:

The subcutaneous layer is beneath the dermis, not between the dermis and epidermis. The dermis has muscle and nerve tissue, the epidermis is stratified squamous epithelium, and the dermis is generally thicker than the epidermis.

Answer:

D. The subcutaneous layer is between the dermis and epidermis.