Which of the following statements describes the epidermis?
A) The epidermis has cutaneous glands, hair follicles, and nerve endings.
B) The epidermis is the skin's most superficial layer.
C) The epidermis is the skin's deepest layer.
D) The dermis is composed of loose/areolar connective tissue over dense irregular connective tissue.

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The epidermis is the skin's most superficial layer, composed of stratified squamous epithelial tissue. Deep to the epidermis is the dermis, which is composed of loose/areolar connective tissue over dense irregular connective tissue. The cutaneous glands, hair follicles, and most of the skin's nerve endings can be found in the dermis.

Which of the Following Statements Describes the Epidermis