Question

1. which of the following layers of skin is made of fibrous connective tissue?

epidermis

dermis

subcutaneous layer

basement membrane

Explanation:

The epidermis is mainly composed of epithelial cells. The subcutaneous layer has adipose tissue and loose connective tissue. The basement membrane is not a layer of skin in the traditional sense of skin layers (epidermis - dermis - subcutaneous). The dermis is made of fibrous connective tissue which provides strength and elasticity to the skin.

Answer:

B. Dermis