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this layer shown in the image below is quite elastic, and only its superficial region contains large arteries and veins: image of skin cross-section answer options: dermal layer, epidermal layer, papillary layer, subcutaneous layer, i dont know yet
The subcutaneous layer (hypodermis) is elastic, has fat cells, and its superficial region (near dermis) has large blood vessels. The dermal layer has two parts (papillary, reticular), epidermal is avascular, papillary is dermal’s upper part with small vessels. So the described layer is subcutaneous.
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Subcutaneous layer (the option with "Subcutaneous layer")