You would find collagen fibers in which layer of skin?

A) epidermis
B) dermis
C) subcutaneous
D) all of the above


B
Explanation: Collagen fibers are found in the dermis. The epidermis is made of stratified squamous epithelium. The subcutaneous layer is made of adipose tissue.

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