While running to class, Jennifer slipped and skinned her knee. The wound appeared superficial, yet there was extensive bleeding. Based on this information, and her knowledge of the composition of the integument, she determined that the wound penetrated:

a. the stratum corneum layer of the epidermis only
b. all layers of the epidermis but not the dermis.
c. all layers of the epidermis and part of the dermis.
d. all layers of the epidermis, dermis, and the subcutaneous layer.


c. all layers of the epidermis and part of the dermis.

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