Question

16 which of the following has no blood supply of its own? a the dermis only b subcutaneous connective tissue only c the epidermis only d both the dermis and the subcutaneous connective tissue

Explanation:

The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin and has no blood supply of its own. It gets nutrients from the underlying dermis. The dermis and subcutaneous connective tissue have their own blood - supply.

Answer:

C. the epidermis only