Question

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

Explanation:

The dermis is the middle layer of the skin. It contains blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, and sweat glands. The outermost layer is the epidermis, and the layer beneath the skin and above muscles is the hypodermis (a layer of fat and connective - tissue).

Answer:

The middle layer of the skin.