In: Anatomy and Physiology
Which of the following is not part of the skin?
Multiple Choice
Papillary layer
Epidermis
Dermis
Stratum basale
Hypodermis
Answer is hypodermis
Explanation-
Epidermis is outermost layer of skin which serves as a protective barrier.
Dermis is a layer present beneath the epidermis. It has connective tissue and hair follicles.
Hypodermis is present beneath the skin and it is a part of subcutaneous layer,not skin. It is made up of fat and connective tissue.
Stratum basale is one of the 5 layer of the epidermis of skin which attaches the epidermis to basal lamina.
Papillary layer is a part of dermis made up of collagen and elastin fibre.