Question

bio - 201l topic 2: tissues and integument
practice it
lo 2.4 - 2.5. what is the dermis?
a layer of connective tissue between the skin and muscles.
the middle layer of the skin.
the innermost layer of the skin.
the outermost layer of the skin.
a layer of fat beneath the skin.

Explanation:

The skin has three main layers - the epidermis (outermost), the dermis (middle), and the hypodermis (innermost, also a layer of fat). The dermis contains blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, and sweat glands. It is the middle - layer of the skin.

Answer:

The middle layer of the skin.