Which of the following statements concerning the epidermis is true?
A. The epidermis is nourished by blood vessels located in the dermis.
B. The epidermis is very permeable to water-soluble molecules.
C. The most numerous cells in the epidermis are the melanocytes.
D. The dermis is superficial to the epidermis.
E. The epidermis contains numerous blood vessels.
Answer: A
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