Vitamin C is essential for normal collagen synthesis. If a child suffered from a vitamin C deficiency, which layer of the skin would be most affected?

A. Epidermis
B. Stratum basale
C. Stratum corneum
D. Stratum granulosum
E. Reticular layer of dermis


Answer: E

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