The layer of the skin that contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles is the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The layer of the skin that contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles is the:
A. Epidermis
B. Stratum corneum
C. Dermis
D. Hypodermis
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The dermis, lying beneath the epidermis, is a connective tissue layer containing collagen and elastin fibers, blood vessels, nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and sebaceous glands. The epidermis is the outermost protective layer, the hypodermis is subcutaneous fat, and the stratum corneum is the outermost part of the epidermis.

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